SAM #80NSSC26937414Q

NASA Glenn Research Center Cadence Software License Procurement for SR-1 Freedom Mission

NASA Glenn Research Center is seeking Cadence software licenses to support communications subsystem design for the Power and Propulsion Element of the SR-1 Freedom mission. - Government Buyer: - NASA Glenn Research Center - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) Procurement Office - OEM Highlight: - CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified - Products Requested: - Visual System Simulator: Advanced (Part Number: VSS350ESC) - Quantity: 1 - Microwave Office: PCB Advanced E (Part Number: MWO226ESC) - Quantity: 1 - Both products are commercial software licenses for advanced design verification and simulation - Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; only CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC can provide these licenses - Software supports major design changes and system performance characterization for the SR-1 Freedom mission - Performance location is NASA Glenn Research Center - NAICS code: 513210 (Software Publishers) - Contract period of performance is one year - No competing OEMs or alternative products are specified; interested parties may submit qualifications for consideration

Description

All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26937414Q in the subject line.

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Cadence Software License for Visual System Simulator and Microwave Office. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC Building 5  2655, Seely Avenue  San Jose, California 95134 United States   is the sole provider of Cadence Software License for Visual System Simulator and Microwave Office

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 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/9/2026. 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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