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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking to procure Pointwise software and support exclusively from Cadence Design Systems, Inc., as Cadence is the sole source provider for the required support with no compatible alternatives available in the market. This procurement falls under NAICS code 513210 and the vendor’s business size is indicated as $47 million. The acquisition will be conducted through a sole-source, firm fixed-price purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), which permits non-competitive procurement when only one source is capable of providing the necessary goods or services. Although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by May 1, 2026, at noon to express interest in the requirement. The Government will consider these responses solely to determine whether competition is warranted but reserves the discretion to proceed with sole-source procurement. The contract solicitation number is N0016726Q1096, and inquiries should be directed to Michael J. Bonaiuto at the provided contact information. The office managing this procurement is located in Bethesda, Maryland, under the Department of Defense.
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for Pointwise software and support. The compliant material is available solely from Cadence Design Systems, Inc., as the required support can only be purchased through Cadence. The NAICS code is 513210 and the business size is $47 million.
The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Cadence. The proposed action is for Pointwise support, for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: Cadence is the only source of the required support, with no compatible software on the market. The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Cadence Design Systems, Inc. using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 12:00PM May 01 2026. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received by 12:00PM Noon on 05/01/2026 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice 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.
Inquiries should be directed to both Michael Bonaiuto at michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil.