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The U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane is sourcing Cadence Software under a sole-source procurement authorized by FAR 12, due to the proprietary nature of the software and the vendor’s exclusive control over all associated data and specifications. The required software suite includes Spectra MMSIM with Spectra X Simulator, Virtuoso Advanced Node Option for Layout, Virtuoso Layout Suite XL, Virtuoso Schematic Editor XL, and Virtuoso ADE Assembler, all provided by Cadence Design Systems Inc. The solicitation, identified as N00164-26-Q-0218 and classified under NAICS 541512, was issued on July 7, 2026, with a strict closing date of July 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. While other responsible sources may submit capability statements, the government retains full discretion to proceed without competition based on the proprietary exclusivity of the software. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their responses via email to Jaclyn Bailey at jaclyn.m.bailey5.civ@us.navy.mil. All updates to the solicitation will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov, and it is the vendor’s responsibility to monitor the site for amendments. No set-aside is in effect, and this action falls under the synopsis exception at FAR 5.202(a)(13).
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Crane, IN, 47522, USASet-Aside
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N00164-26-Q-0218 – SOLE SOURCE -CADENCE SOFTWARE– FSG DA10 - NAICS 541512 ISSUE DATE 07 JUL 2026 – CLOSING DATE 15 JUL 2026 – 2:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Cadence Software to include: Spectra MMSIM with Spectra X Simulator, Virtuoso Advanced Node Option for Layout, Virtuoso Layout Suite XL, Virtuoso Schematic Editor XL and Virtuoso ADE Assembler.
The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC. under the authority of FAR 12. This is being sole sourced because the vendor holds all proprietary data and specifications of the required software. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation 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.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 12. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0218 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Offers shall be e-mailed to Jaclyn.m.bailey5.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 15 JUL 2026 2:00 PM EASTERN TIME.
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