This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal  
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13.5, as supplemented with additional 
information included in this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) 
intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR Part 
6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A) “supplies/services may be deemed to be available only from the original source 
in the case of…highly specialized equipment, including major components thereof, when it is likely 
that award to any other source would result in a substantial duplication in cost to the Government 
that is not expected to be recovered through competition”. The Government intends to solicit and 
negotiate with ANSYS Inc. for ModelCenter Software license.  This announcement constitutes the only 
solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes are being requested under 
Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0016722Q0151. The NAICS code is 511210 and the business size 
standard is $41,500,000.00.

The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in 
effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses 
in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2022-06 and the Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DFARS 20220428. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities 
statement no later than Tuesday, 24 May 2022 at 11:00 AM ET.  This notice of intent is NOT a 
request for competitive proposals.  However, all responses received by Tuesday, 24 May 2022 at 
11:00 AM ET will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete 
this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of 
the Government.
Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to 
conduct a competitive procurement.  All responses shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of 
contact, name and phone number, federal contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment 
terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications 
and requirements.

Responses to this notice are due on or before Tuesday, 24 May 2022 at 11:00 AM ET by email at 
[email protected].

Point of Contact for this notice is Kim Kanash, [email protected].