REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - PROCUREMENT OF LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC DESIGN AUTOMATION (EDA) SOFTWARE TOOLS.

N0016423SNB85 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - PROCUREMENT OF LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC DESIGN AUTOMATION (EDA) SOFTWARE TOOLS. - PSC DA10 - NAICS 513210 Issue Date: 01 June 2023 - Closing Date: 15 June 2023 - 4:00 PM EDT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): In accordance with Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 206.302-1, the Government is issuing this RFI announcement as part of its market research. This RFI announcement is intended to determine the availability and technical capability of businesses to provide the required supplies. BACKGROUND: The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC-CR) is seeking information for market research purposes for the procurement of continued use of commercial license and maintenance agreements for electronic design automation (EDA) software tools from Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Cadence). This required software maintenance will be in support of maintaining NSWC-CR's current EDA software licensing in support of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). NSWC-CR intends to award a contract on a sole-source basis to Cadence, 2655 Seely Avenue San Jose, CA 95134-1931 (CAGE 0B6F5). This effort will be conducted in accordance with the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204 (a) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The basis for restricting competition to Cadence is because NSWC-CR's existing software is licensed from Cadence and the software maintenance has to be maintained by the OEM. Cadence EDA software source has been used for analog, mixed signal, and digital tasking within Global Department, Strategic Microelectronics Division for about thirty (30) years at NSWC Crane. The design databases for the parts are in Cadence proprietary formats, developed at the contractor's expense and are not available for sale to the Government. Use of alternate EDA software would require each design database to be converted at a cost of manpower and schedule. In addition, design kits/tools that provide models, symbols, layout cells, verification decks, and other process information for each semiconductor manufacturer's process would need to be obtained and/or converted (at a cost of manpower and schedule) to compatible formats for alternate tools. Rising costs and program schedule delays will be incurred if the Government does not continue licensing for Cadence software. This software is required to continue support of multiple sponsor programs electronics without delay. Present and future tasking for research and development of integrated circuits also drives the requirements for the needed functionality of Cadence tools. REQUESTED INFORMATION: Interested parties are requested to provide the information that identifies its capability to provide the support described herein. Interested parties must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov. RESPONSES: Written responses shall be submitted via e-mail to the point of contacts listed below by the closing date. NSWC-CR, Mr. Matt Swartzentruber - Code 0221 Crane, Indiana 47522-5001 matthew.c.swartzentruber.civ@us.navy.mil NSWC-CR Mr. Tyler Stoll Code - 0221 Crane, Indiana 47522-5001 jordan.m.arford.civ@us.navy.mil RESPONSES TO THE RFI SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Submitter's Name Street Address, City, State, nine (9) digit Zip Code Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone and DUNS number CAGE Code Announcement Number: N0016423SNB85 This RFI is the initiation of market research under FAR Part 10. This announcement does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. The United States Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. Nothing in this announcement constitutes an obligation on the part of the United States Government, nor is the Government tasking any Offeror to develop any technologies described herein. All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no later than 4:00 P.M. EDT on or before the closing date as specified at the beginning of this announcement. Responses may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Responses received after 4:00 P.M. EDT on the closing date may not be considered in the Government's analyses. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in the response is appreciated. All changes that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to the SAM website https://www.sam.gov. Please reference Announcement Number N0016423SNB85 in all your correspondence.