Thanks, @ljones. As I’ve already gone down the “eups distrib” path for lsst_apps … can I mix a lsstsw install of lsst_sims against that “eups distrib” lsst_apps installation? Maybe the key word implied there is “easily” 
I see the post concerning an eups distrib installation and a conda install:
http://www.rubin.community/t/running-a-conda-installation-and-an-eups-distrib-installation-a-git-repo-version-of-a-package-on-the-same-machine/710
Otherwise, if it’s possible to publish the build that would be helpful. Alternatively, I can just start over with lsstsw.
Thanks!