This is a notice of intent to award a sole source simplified acquisition by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 to Livermore Software Technology Corporation, 7374 Las Positas Rd Livermore, CA 94551 for continued annual 35 CPU LS-DYNA License for a period of one year. Livermore Software Technology Corporation is the manufacturer and only known source authorized provider of the license in the United States.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541511, and the size standard is $25.5 million.

A determination to compete this procurement based on a response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties who believe they possess the capability to satisfy this requirement should submit documentation that clearly demonstrates their ability to provide services needed by the NIST. Responses to this notice shall be received no later than noon Eastern Time August 30, 2013. All responses must be in writing and are to be sent via email to [email protected].

NOTHING HEREIN SHOULD BE MISCONSTRUED AS A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS, QUOTES OR BIDS. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE NOR IS INTENDED TO BE ISSUED.