SAM #N0016726Q1096

NSWCCD Sole-Source Procurement for Pointwise Software Maintenance and Support from Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), part of the Department of the Navy, is seeking a sole-source procurement for Pointwise software maintenance and support from Cadence Design Systems, Inc. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) - Key contacts: Contract Specialist Michael Bonaiuto, Procuring Contracting Officer Sydney McDonald-Johnson - OEM and Vendor: - Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (sole-source provider and OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Pointwise software maintenance and support - Annual software support and maintenance (1 unit) - 1-year renewal of Pointwise software maintenance and support - No specific part numbers provided - Unique Requirements: - Sole-source justification: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. holds exclusive licensing and proprietary rights for Pointwise software - Pointwise software is essential for submarine maneuvering simulation and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analyses - No compatible alternatives exist for the required software and support - Firm fixed-price contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures - Compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses, including unique item identification and electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817-5700 - Period of Performance: - 1-year renewal, estimated from May 31, 2026 to May 31, 2027 - Annual software support and maintenance service

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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