Dassault Systems Simulia Software – Annual Maintenance Renewal (Notice 256‑103)

Mississippi State University is issuing a sole‑source notice to renew its annual maintenance license for Dassault Systems Simulia software (including Abaqus and CST Studio). The university has identified Vias Academia LLC as the exclusive academic distributor, and no competitive alternatives were found. The renewal ensures continued access to software updates, support, and licenses essential for ongoing research projects in engineering and simulation. • Commodity: Dassault Systems Simulia software – annual maintenance renewal (estimated cost $28,211.80). • Vendor: Vias Academia LLC (sole academic reseller in the United States). • Reason for sole‑source: Exclusive academic distribution rights and lack of functional substitutes for the university’s research workflows. • Obligation: Any party believing the commodity is not sole‑source must submit a written objection to the university’s procurement office.