The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Ansys, Inc., 2600 Ansys Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317 for computational fluid dynamic software updates and licenses. This contract is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all quotations/responses received within three (3) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract 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. Any responses or capabilities should be emailed to the contract specialist at
[email protected] by 3:00PM September 14, 2023.