Opportunity: Computation Fluid Dynamics Software

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL), Ann Arbor, Michigan, requires a contractor to provide Computational Fluid Dynamics Software(CFD) that has the ability to resolve in-cylinder behavior and enhance the EPA owned GT-Power model for the advanced engine platform to be assessed for Mid-Term Evaluations. FOB Destination in accordance with the specifications and procedures outlined below. This acquisition will be subject to full and open competition and will be processed in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 511210 with a small business size standard of $38.5 million. EPA recently published a joint rule with the NHTSA and CARB to set CAFÉ standards under EPCA/EISA, and greenhouse gas standards under the Clean Air Act for cars and light trucks manufactured in 2017 - 2025. To support this engine development, it is critical to have an in-depth understanding of engine breathing and combustion processes that result from changes in engine hardware and control software. The contractor shall provide commercially available computational fluid dynamics software that will resolve the in-cylinder behavior from EPA made changes to combustion chamber geometry, fuel injection strategy, fuel composition, valve timing, and intake conditions and enhanced model prediction of the GT Power model . Preliminary work will be performed on a single computer dedicated to the GT Power model and CFD. This computer contains a 6-core processor with the following specifications: CPU: Intel® Core¿ i7-3970X Extreme Edition Six-Core 3.50 GHz 15MB Intel Smart Cache LGA2011 HDD: 2TB (2TBx1) Western Digital Caviar Black SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+80] (2TB x 2 (2TB Capacity) MEMORY: 32GB (4GBx8) DDR3/2133MHz Quad Channel Memory The CFD software is intended to be used for internal combustion engine simulations and must be able to handle complex 3-dimensional geometries with moving boundaries, and analyze chemically reacting flows and evaporating liquid sprays. The CFD Software should include a standard commercial warranty for the base license, five (5) Additional core licenses, and training for the software. This will be a base and three (3) option periods The solicitation number is RFQ-OH-16-00109 and is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87, effective 07 March 2016. This solicitation includes the following clauses and provisions: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-2 Evaluation; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions; and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders; EPA-H-42-102 Utilization of FedConnect for Contract Administration; 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. For 52.212-5 the following clauses apply within 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.233-3 Protest After Award; 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest when subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment; 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options; 52.217-7 Option for Increase Quantity- Separately Priced Line Item; 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program; 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving; 52.225-3 Buy American Act ¿ Free Trade Agreements ¿ Israeli Trade Act; 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer ¿ System for Award Management. Award will be made on ¿Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable¿ basis. Quotations shall be submitted no later than March 30, 2016 11:00 am (EDT) via FedConnect.net. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Point of Contact for this requirement Jennifer Begg, Contract Specialist, at (513) 487 2025, or e mail at beg.jennifer@epa.gov.