NASA/MSFC has a requirement for (1) CFD-ACE+Multiphysics Annual single CPU, PC/Unix License for 1 year (2) Electric Add-on Module Annual single CPU, PC/Unix License for 1 year (3) Parallel-8, 8-Parallel Processors Support Annual PC/Unix License for 1 year. All items include software maintenance and unlimited telephone support for one year; software upgrades for one year; online documentation for one year; two simultaneous processing capability; one CFD-GEOM, one CFD-GUI, and one CFD-VIEW. NASA/MSFC intends to purchase the items from ESI Group, 2880 Lakeside Dr. Suite 226, Santa Clara, CA 95054. These items are being purchased on a sole source basis pursuant to FAR 13.106. This is a proprietary software license renewal and is available from only one source. This fluid dynamics software is able to couple flow, conjugate heat transfer, chemistry, biochemistry, solid-fluid interaction and electrostatics all in one problem. This software is also able to address many requirements for modeling biomicrofluidic applications. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on June 14, 2004. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit their capabilities and qualifications which shall be considered by the agency. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B". Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.

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