LS-DYNA Licenses Renewal

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Science and Technology is issuing a sole‑source notice to renew its LS‑DYNA finite‑element analysis software licenses, which are essential for modeling explosive blast effects on aircraft structures. The renewal will be a 12‑month base period contract with ANSYS, Inc., the exclusive vendor for LS‑DYNA. Although no competitive solicitation is required, interested parties may express interest and capability. The contract supports the Transportation Security Laboratory’s CAVM program, which conducts testing and simulation for contraband and explosive detection. • Sole‑source award to ANSYS, Inc. for LS‑DYNA software licenses • 12‑month performance period, renewable annually • Supports DHS Science & Technology’s modeling & simulation of aircraft blast response • Questions due August 31 2026 (11:00 AM EDT) • No formal solicitation or bid deadline; interested firms may submit capability statements.