SAM #N0016726Q1081

Sole-Source Renewal of Pointwise Software Maintenance and Support from Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), under the Department of the Navy, is seeking to procure proprietary Pointwise software maintenance and support services. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) - OEM Highlight: - Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is the exclusive OEM and sole-source provider for Pointwise software and support - Products/Services Requested: - Pointwise software annual maintenance and support (1-year renewal) - No specific part numbers provided - Quantity: 1 unit (annual subscription) - Essential for submarine maneuvering simulation and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analyses - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole-source justification: Only Cadence Design Systems, Inc. can provide the required support due to proprietary licensing - No compatible alternatives exist for the required CFD software support - Procurement will be a firm fixed-price contract using Simplified Acquisition Procedures - Capability statements from other vendors may be considered, but competition is not guaranteed - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817-5700

Description

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for Pointwise software and support.  The compliant material is available solely from Cadence Design Systems, Inc., as the required support can only be purchased through Cadence.  The NAICS code is 513210 and the business size is $47 million.

The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Cadence.  The proposed action is for Pointwise support, for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii).  The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: Cadence is the only source of the required support, with no compatible software on the market.  The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Cadence Design Systems, Inc. using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 12:00PM May 01 2026.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals.  However, all responses received by 12:00PM Noon on 05/01/2026 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order 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.

Inquiries should be directed to both Michael Bonaiuto at michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil.

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