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Cadence Software License for Visual System Simulator and Microwave Office
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The procurement is for Cadence Software licenses, specifically Visual System Simulator: Advanced and Microwave Office: PCB Advanced E, to support the NASA Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) communications team in designing and simulating subsystems for the SR-1 Freedom mission targeting a November 2028 launch. The acquisition is structured as a commercial item purchase under FAR Part 12, with the original intent to award a sole source contract to Cadence Design Systems Inc. under FAR 12.102(a), but the posting was modified on July 20, 2026, to open the opportunity for full and open competition among small businesses. All quotes must include proof of manufacturer pricing and explicit authorization to resell the specified items, along with the vendor’s Cage Code and UEI number. Quotes must specify Net 30 payment terms, FOB Destination delivery, lead time, and shipping costs if applicable, with all discounts applied. The period of performance runs from June 30, 2026, to June 29, 2027, with performance taking place at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The solicitation number is 80NSSC26937414Q, and all correspondence must reference this notice in the subject line. Submission of capabilities and qualifications is required in writing by 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on July 9, 2026, to Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov; oral communications are prohibited. The NAICS code is 513210, and the procuring office is the NASA Shared Services Center. There are no specified inspection criteria, packaging requirements, or evaluation weighting factors, as the procurement is being transitioned from sole source to competitive, with submissions assessed strictly for eligibility to compete. Payment will not be made via credit card, and no contract clauses beyond those inherent to FAR Part 12 and NASA’s Ombudsman provision are referenced.
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Agency
Contract Value
$68,061.39NAICS
Place of Performance
MS, USASet-Aside
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Award Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
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Posting Modified on 07/20/2026 to change posting from Sole Source to compete Full/open.
See attachments for complete details for the RFQ, SOW, and Redacted Brand Name Justification.
This is a Brand Name for Cadence Software License for Visual System Simulator and Microwave Office.
This procurement is set aside for small business.
ALL VENDORS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PRICING FROM THE MANUFACTURER, AND CONFIRM AUTHORIZATION TO RESELL THE ITEMS LISTED IN THE STATEMENTO OF WORK. MUST PROVIDE AT THE TIME YOU SUBMIT YOUR QUOTE.
All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26937414Q in the subject line.
Please include the following in your Quote:
Net 30
FOB Destination
Please provide your Cage Code & UEI # on your Quote.
Please provide ARO delivery time/Lead Time on your Quote.
If shipping is applicable, please provide on your Quote.
Please apply any discounts to your Quote.
We will not be paying with a Credit Card.
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