MathWorks BPA

NASA’s Information Technology Procurement Office has established a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with MathWorks under sole-source authority, identified by solicitation number 80TECH26QA027, to procure MATLAB, Simulink, Polyspace, and associated toolboxes for mission-critical engineering and scientific applications across NASA centers. The award is justified under FAR 6.104-1(a)(5) and 41 U.S.C. 1901 due to MathWorks’ exclusive ownership of these software platforms, which are indispensable to NASA’s model-based systems engineering, flight software development, and certification workflows adhering to aerospace standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754B, and ARP4761A. No other vendor can provide equivalent functionality, technical support, or certified toolchain integration, and market research confirmed no viable alternatives exist. The BPA ensures continuous access to licensed software, maintenance updates, patches, and vendor-authorized technical assistance, with all purchases required to be made directly from MathWorks; resellers are not authorized. While the estimated potential value is not disclosed, the agreement is structured to secure a 10% discount off commercial pricing through a multi-year commitment. Performance is expected to be delivered electronically across NASA sites, with the official place of performance listed as Washington D.C. (20546) and the contracting office located in Greenbelt, MD (20771). No competitive evaluation was conducted, as the procurement is not subject to full and open competition. Key points of contact are Lance Neumaster and Valerie Ballard, and the procurement follows published synopsis requirements under FAR 6.104-1(a)(10), with no responses received during the public notice period. No contract clauses, evaluation factors, packaging instructions, inspection criteria, or formal payment details are included in the accessible documentation, as this is a justification document for sole-source acquisition rather than a fully executed contract.