Licenses for Flownex Simulation Environment
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), under the Department of Energy, is soliciting Firm Fixed Price proposals for annual lease licenses for the Flownex Simulation Environment. This requirement includes Advanced Fluid Thermal, Basic Thermal Fluid, and Design & Analysis modules. Proposals are due by June 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The opportunity requires annual lease licenses for the Flownex Simulation Environment, specifically:
- Advanced Fluid Thermal Module: 1 each (Annual Lease - HASP / Server Site)
- Basic Thermal Fluid Model: 1 each (Annual Lease - HASP / Server Site)
- Design & Analysis Module: 1 each (Annual Lease - HASP / Server Site)
Key Requirements
- Submit a single PDF proposal with a firm fixed price.
- Include a completed and signed copy of the Abbreviated Representations and Certifications (BSD-CS-2260, dated March 9, 2026).
- Clearly state any exceptions to the terms and conditions, providing reasons and proposed alternate solutions. Failure to list exceptions may result in a non-responsive offer.
- Bidders are asked to confirm if any previously attached quote remains correct.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Proposal/Quote)
- NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services
- Product Service Code: 7H20 – Hardware, Software, and Other Equipment...
- Estimated Contract Value Ceiling: $25.5M (as stated in the RFP document)
- Applicable Terms & Conditions: BSD-CS-2154 (01/13/2026) and UT-Battelle Prime Supplemental Flowdown Document (Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725, dated 01/13/2026).
- Place of Performance: Oak Ridge, TN
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published Date: June 15, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on the firm fixed price and consideration of any exceptions taken to the terms and conditions.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
No specific set-aside designation was specified in the provided documents.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Genna Pence (pencegl@ornl.gov, 865-341-4644)
- Secondary Contact: Misty Magill (magillm@ornl.gov, 865-341-1872)