SAM #N0016726Q1103

Sole Source Procurement of Fidelity Pointwise Software and Support for NSWCCD

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), part of the U.S. Navy, is seeking a sole-source procurement for specialized computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software and support services. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) - Ship Engineering and Analysis Technology Center (SEATech) - OEM and Vendor: - Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (OEM and exclusive provider of Pointwise/Fidelity Pointwise software and support) - Products and Services Requested: - Fidelity Pointwise software annual maintenance renewal (1 unit) - Used for high-fidelity numeric grid generation in hydrodynamic modeling and analysis - CFD111SCM1 Support for Fidelity Pointwise (8 units) - Support services for Fidelity Pointwise software - General Pointwise software support (sole-source, no part number specified) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole-source justification: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is the only source with proprietary rights and technical capability to provide the required software and support - The software is critical for ongoing naval engineering projects, ensuring continuity and simulation accuracy - Annual maintenance renewal is required to avoid costly project delays - No compatible alternatives or substitutes are available - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817-5700 - Ship Engineering and Analysis Technology Center (SEATech) - Period of Performance: - Annual maintenance renewal period - Delivery of 8 units of support by contract deadline

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 26 2026.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals.  However, all responses received by 12:00PM Noon on 05/26/2026 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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