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NASA Ames Seeks FY26 Fidelity Pointwise Software Renewal from Cadence Design Systems

NASA Ames Research Center is seeking renewal support for Fidelity Pointwise software from Cadence Design Systems for FY26. - Government Buyer: - NASA Ames Research Center (part of NASA) - Contracting managed by NASA Shared Services Center - OEM and Vendor: - Cadence Design Systems (sole source, OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Renewal support for Fidelity Pointwise software (Part No. CFD111SC) - 5 units - 12 units - 3 units - Total: 20 units of Fidelity Pointwise renewal support - Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; Cadence Design Systems is the only authorized provider - Support is tied to specific server/client host IDs - Period of performance is one year (FY26) - Place of Performance: - NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California - NAICS Code: 513210 (Software and related services)

Description

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for FY26 Combined Fidelity Pointwise Renewal.

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Cadence Design Systems under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Cadence Design Systems Bldg 5 2655 Seely Ave San Jose California 95134 United Statesis the sole provider of FY26 Combined Fidelity Pointwise Renewal

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC). The Government intends to acquire Commercialitems 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 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 5/22/2026. 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: Kacey Hickman Procurement specialist Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov

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