PointWise SWM
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The U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is soliciting a sole-source procurement under FAR 6.103-1(b) for Pointwise Software by Cadence Systems, part number CFD111SC, through a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation numbered N0017826Q6797. This is a commercial item acquisition conducted under FAR Part 12 using simplified procedures, with award to be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. The requirement is critical to avoid catastrophic delays in testing schedules, and the software must be fully compatible in form, fit, and function with existing systems. Only authorized resellers or distributors of the brand-name product, who provide documented proof of authorization from the OEM, are eligible to submit quotations. All offerors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must include all costs—shipping, freight, tariffs, and duties—in their firm fixed-price quote to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114, with no post-award adjustments permitted. Buy American provisions apply unless the value exceeds the Trade Agreements threshold, in which case the Trade Agreements Act governs. Quotations must be submitted no later than 12:00 a.m. EST on June 23, 2026, with an anticipated award in July 2026. The solicitation does not require a separate written document; this notice serves as the complete request for quotation. Proposals lacking OEM authorization documentation or taking exception to solicitation terms will be rejected. Offerors are encouraged to provide pricing data to support the government’s fair and reasonable price determination. All responses must reference the solicitation number in the subject line and be sent to keith.m.aubert2.civ@us.navy.mil. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 513210 and PSC code DA10, relating to IT and telecom storage. The contract will be issued using Simplified Acquisition Procedures and will incorporate applicable clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement as of the solicitation date.
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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #: N0017826Q6797
Submitted by: Keith Aubert
NAICS Code: 513210
FSC/PSC Code: DA10
Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov: 06/18/2026
Anticipated Closing Date: 06/23/2026
Contracts POC Name: Keith Aubert
Telephone#: 540-742-8886
Email Address: keith.m.aubert2.civ@us.navy.mil
PSC/FSC Code and Description: D – IT and Telecom - Storage
Basis for award:
__ Brand Name or Equal - FAR 6.103-1(d)
_X_ Sole Source - FAR 6.103-1(b)
__ Full and Open - Far 6.101
__ Total Small Business Set Aside - Far 19.104-1
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or service prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 using the publicizing requirements of FAR Part 5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Synopsis/Solicitation N0017826Q6797 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses incorporated in this solicitation are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement as of the date of issuance and are included in the attached SF 1449.
For commercial acquisitions using simplified procedures under FAR Part 12, Buy American applies unless the value exceeds the applicable Trade Agreements threshold, in which case Trade Agreements apply.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to procure Pointwise Software manufactured by Cadence Systems with part number CFD111SC. See the attached Requirements List.
Failure to procure would cause catastrophic delays in the testing schedule and would therefore incur extra cost. The Fidelity Pointwise Software must be compatible (form, fit, and function) with the current system.
All costs associated with this requirement must be included in the quoted price. This includes shipping and freight to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114 as well as any tariff or duty charges. No additional costs may be added after award. Where applicable, DFARS 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry, will be incorporated. The Government will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and the order will be issued on a firm fixed-price basis.
All responsible offerors shall submit a quotation in response to this solicitation. By submission of a quotation, the offeror represents compliance with the applicable representations and certifications, which are incorporated by reference and completed in the System for Award Management (SAM), as applicable. Submission of a quotation shall constitute the offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. The offeror shall provide documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming the offeror is an authorized reseller or distributor of the brand-name item(s) quoted. Quotations submitted without such documentation may not be considered for award. Quotations that take exception to the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be rejected.
Offerors are encouraged to submit published pricing, historical pricing data, or other information to support the Government’s price analysis and determination of fair and reasonable pricing. Quotes will only be accepted from authorized re-sellers who have provided a Letter of Authorization. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis.
In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.
Proposal is due by 23 June 2026, no later than 12:00 a.m. EST with an anticipated award date by July 2026. Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to keith.m.aubert2.civ@us.navy.mil prior to the RFQ closing. Email should reference Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017826Q6797 in the subject line.
Attachments –
-Requirements List
-SF1449: Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items
