Notice of Intent to procure Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Software - CHESS RFQ #582528view on SAM.gov

Request for Quote (RFQ) for firm-fixed priced order for Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+ brand named software was revised and reposted on CHESS IT MART (chess.army.mil) on 09/08/2026. This action is for the procurement of brand name Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+ software for license renewals that will be purchased on a Firm-Fixed Price delivery order utilizing the Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) procurement system. These licenses will be competed amongst the CHESS authorized resellers under one award order. Pricing must be ALL INCLUSIVE of items listed, shipping/delivery, and fees. Government does not pay tax. Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+ brand name only! ALL items in the specifications within the CHESS RFQ shall be included in the quote to be considered. Evaluation Criteria: The Government will award a contract to the offeror's quote based on fulfillment of specifications, lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA), and best value. All characteristics (specifications) MUST be met and included in the quote. Fulfillment of the salient characteristics (specifications) is more important than cost, cost is more important than time. Best value will be considered when evaluating proposals. No other brand name or substitutions are allowed. Acceptance and inspection are at Government facility. Contract will be awarded without discussions. The Government reserves the right to increase quantities per the following clause(s): FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity. Simcenter STAR-CCM+ specifications, ACC-DTA Clauses and Local Narratives (delivery orders included), Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) Transition Information for Offerors, and Instructions to offerors are attached within the CHESS RFQ. The RFQ, posted on CHESS IT MART, closes on 9/11/2026 at 5:00 p.m. (EST). No quotes will be considered or accepted after RFQ closes. All offerors submitting an RFQ must be a registered contractor on chess.army.mil. ALL QUOTES MUST BE SUBMITTED UTILIZING CHESS IT MART. NO EXCEPTIONS. Below, please find the information to register with CHESS: CHESS IT MART: https://chess.army.mil CHESS Customer Support Team: armychess@army.mil Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm EST In accordance with AFARS 9-4, Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS): a. CHESS is the mandatory source for all purchases of commercial-off-the-shelf software, desktops, notebook computers, video teleconferencing equipment, and other commercial Information Technology (IT) equipment (e.g., routers, servers, peripherals, regardless of dollar value). CHESS is the mandatory source for all Army IT purchases, except for the Air National Guard, which is exempt from the CHESS requirement and must purchase IT through Air Force Advantage / GSA-2GIT to retain IT compatibility. Per AFARS 5108.7403, before procuring commercial software outside of the CHESS contracts, the contracting officer or contract ordering official (CH) must ensure that the requiring ac…