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70 -- CRACK PROPAGATION ANALYSIS SOFTWARE SOL 3-096185 DUE 031998 POC Audrey R. Gonzalez, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2131, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Audrey.R.Gonzalez@lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#3-096185. E-MAIL: Audrey R. Gonzalez, Audrey.R.Gonzalez@lerc.nasa.gov. (1) BEASY Fatigue and Crack Growth Software Module (boundary element analysis software capable of performaning crack propagation path and fatigue crack growth analysis of multiple cracks of arbitrary shapes with arbitrary loading and model geometry) for SGI UNIX, qty. 1. (2) Patran Interface for BEASY Software, qty. 1. SPECIFICATIONS: Must be a two-dimensional and three-dimensional boundary element analysis computational program. Must be able to model single or multiple cracks, embedded or edge cracks, and straight, kinked, or curved crack fronts. Must be able to calculate stress intensity factors using methods of fracture mechanics, crack and model deformations, crack and model stress fields, crack propagation paths, and crack growth rates. Must be able to performan automated re-meshing to predicted crack paths for multi-step analysis, thus allowing the user to predict crack trajectories for arbitrary-shaped geometries. Must contain at least linear and quadratic triangular and quadrilateral elements. Must have error and convergence reports for clear interpretation of results. Must use problem symmetry to reduce computation time and improve accuracy. Must have method to define regions of varying properties. Must be capable of using continuous and discontinuous elements to simplify mesh refinement and element transitions from fine mesh to coarse mesh. Must be capable of supporting point and line loads, prescriped tractions and displacements, thermal loading, and centrifugal loading. Must support isotropic, linear elastic materials for 3-D, and isotropic, orthotropic, and anisotropic linear elastic materials for 2-D. Fatigue crack growth capabilities must include a material database compatible with current NASA NASGRO criteria. Must be compatible for contact or gap analysis. Must be able to translate Patran/P3 (version 6.0 or later) geometry and boundary element models into the package as well as tranlate geometry, stress, deformations, and crack propagation results back to Patran/P3 post-processing results.-End of specs- If other than the brand name idenitified is quoted, then the quoter shall indicate the manufacturer, brand, and model/part number quoted and provide a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the specifications and brand name identified in this notice. Delivery is to Cleveland, Ohio 44135. Delivery is required within 30 calendar days after contract award. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) for this procurement is 7372. The Small Business Size Standard is $14.5 million. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) portion of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA). The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions; and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (available at URL: ftp://procure.msfc.nasa.gov/pub/reps_certs/sats/)with their offer. All documents related to this procurement will be available via the NASA Acquisition Internet Service (NAIS). The documents will reside on a World Wide Web server, which may be accessed using client browsers, such as MOSAIC or Netscape. The WWW address, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of the Lewis Research Center Business Opportunities page is: http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/class.html. EVALUATION FACTORS: Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Award shall be made on best value to the Government, with consideration given to price, delivery, past performance, warranties and other considerations of value. It is anticipated that an award will be made within 10 business days after the date for submission of quotes. Award shall be made to that offeror who meets all the requirements in the Specifications/Statement of Work and whose proposed price is determined to be the lowest overall cost to the Government. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Hard copies may be obtained from the identified point of contact; however, the closing date is as stated in this combination synopsis/solicitation, inclusive of any amendments. 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