SAM #80NSSC26932994Q

NASA Glenn Research Center Seeks Fidelity Pointwise Software Maintenance Renewal from Cadence Design Systems Inc.

NASA Glenn Research Center is seeking to renew maintenance and support for Fidelity Pointwise software, with procurement managed by the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC). - Government Buyer: - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC), supporting NASA Glenn Research Center - OEM and Vendor: - Cadence Design Systems Inc. (sole source provider and OEM for Fidelity Pointwise) - Products/Services Requested: - Fidelity Pointwise Maintenance Renewal - 8 units of support services, part number CFD111SCM1 - Maintenance renewal for Fidelity Pointwise software (no additional part numbers specified) - Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; Cadence Design Systems Inc. is the only authorized provider - Support services are tied to specific system and site identifiers at NASA Glenn Research Center - Procurement uses FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures - Place of Performance: - NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio - Period of Performance: - One-year renewal, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027

Description

All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26932994Q in the subject line.  

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Fidelity Pointwise Maintenance Renewal.. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC Building 5, 2655 Seely Avenue San Jose, California 95134 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC is the sole provider of Fidelity Pointwise Maintenance Renewal. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 513210.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 5/19/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .

Primary Point of Contact:

Laura Quave

Procurement Specialist II

laura.a.quave@nasa.gov

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