FLEKKEFJORD, Norway and RESTON, VA, Oct 15, 2025 – Impetus Afea has selected Carahsoft Technology as its public sector distributor, expanding access to its simulation software for government and defense customers. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will make Impetus’ tools available through its reseller network and NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V, Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2 (ITES-SW2), and OMNIA Partners contracts.
This partnership marks an opportunity for Impetus to expand access to its solutions for the U.S. public sector. By joining Carahsoft’s network, Impetus gains access to a channel for reaching key decision-makers.
Impetus delivers ballistics and engineering simulation software used in aerospace and defense applications. Impetus’ predictive simulations enable Government agencies to:
- Utilize an engineering simulation tool tailored for aerospace and defense applications.
- Reduce the number of costly and time-consuming physical experimental tests by leveraging simulations for virtual engineering, testing and qualifications.
- Employ digital twins of inert and energetic materials for analysis.
- Accelerate product development and innovation lifecycle, bringing new solutions to market faster.
“Impetus equips agencies with critical simulation capabilities along with a comprehensive suite of GPU-accelerated analytical tools,” said Lauren Regiec, geospatial and space tech team lead at Carahsoft. “Impetus’ solutions empower agencies to enhance efficiency and drive innovation while significantly reducing the time, cost and challenges associated with physical testing and evaluation. We look forward to working with Impetus and our reseller partners to bring advanced defense simulation solutions to the Public Sector.”
“Becoming a Carahsoft partner is a pivotal step for Impetus in expanding our reach within the U.S. market,” said Dr. Markus Graswald, VP business development at Impetus. “We are eager to partner with Carahsoft to bring our leading-edge simulation tools to organizations that can greatly benefit from their accuracy and predictive power.”
Impetus’ solutions are available through Carahsoft’s SEWP V contracts NNG15SC03B and NNG15SC27B, ITES-SW2 Contract W52P1J-20-D-0042 and OMNIA partners contract #R240303.
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Source: Impetus
About Impetus
Impetus Afea, based in Flekkefjord, Norway, develops the Impetus Solver, a non-linear explicit simulation tool used to analyze weapons effects, blasts, structural responses, and extreme mechanics. Founded in 2008, the company provides software licensing for defense, military, and engineering applications, including automotive crash and impact simulations. Its Impetus Solver is available under an annual license model that supports both civilian and defense uses, allowing multiple simulations across GPU-based systems. The company serves defense organizations and industrial clients focused on structural analysis and high-performance computing.
About Carahsoft
Carahsoft Technology Corp., founded in 2004, is headquartered in Reston, VA, and serves as a IT solutions provider for the U.S. public sector. The company supports federal, state and local government, education and healthcare agencies through a network of resellers, system integrators and contractors. Carahsoft offers a range of products and services, including software, hardware, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, AI and geospatial technologies. With a workforce of about 3,400 employees across the U.S., Europe and Asia, the company partners with more than 3,000 channel organizations. In 2023, Carahsoft reported annual revenue exceeding $16B. The company holds contract vehicles such as GSA MAS, NASA SEWP and DoD BPA, and works with agencies like the U.S. Department of Defense and General Services Administration.