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Fidelity Pointwise Maintenance Renewal
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NASA/NSSC is seeking to renew maintenance services for Fidelity Pointwise software through a sole source contract to CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC, as it is the exclusive provider of this commercial software support. The procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item acquisition, using FAR 12.102(a) to justify the non-competitive nature of the award based on sole source availability. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with performance located at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 513210, and no contract value or pricing details are provided. The solicitation number is 80NSSC26932994Q, issued on May 15, 2026, with responses due by 5:00 p.m. CST on May 19, 2026. All submissions must be in writing via email to Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist II, and must reference the Notice ID in the subject line; oral communications are prohibited. The NASA FAR Supplement clause 1852.215-84 (Ombudsman) applies, and no additional contract clauses, special requirements, evaluation factors, packaging standards, inspection criteria, or socioeconomic certifications are specified, consistent with the commercial item approach. The primary point of contact is Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov, and no COR, COTR, or payment details are identified. This action serves as a sources-sought notice to confirm sole source justification before proceeding with award.
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Submission Closed
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All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26932994Q in the subject line.
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Fidelity Pointwise Maintenance Renewal..
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC Building 5, 2655 Seely Avenue San Jose, California 95134 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC is the sole provider of Fidelity Pointwise Maintenance Renewal.
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 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 5/19/2026. 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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