ANNUAL MAINTENANCE RENEWAL OF THE FEMAP/NX NASTRAN STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS SOFTWARE
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to award a sole source contract to SDA SOFTWARE, LLC for the annual maintenance renewal of FEMAP/NX NASTRAN structural analysis software. This is a Special Notice to determine if other qualified sources exist. Interested organizations must submit capabilities by February 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST.
Purpose
NASA/NSSC requires the annual maintenance renewal of the FEMAP/NX NASTRAN structural analysis software. This procurement is critical for avoiding delays in time-critical projects, which could extend schedules, reduce product output, or lead to project cancellations.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing the annual maintenance renewal, which includes submitting a new license file. The software is essential for structural analysis at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)
- Intended Awardee: SDA SOFTWARE, LLC (45980 CENTER OAK PLZ STE 155 | STERLING, VA 20166-8575)
- Period of Performance: 1 year (12 months)
- Place of Performance: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) (electronic delivery of license file)
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services)
- Product/Service Code: DA10 (Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (SaaS Or Subscription) Involved With The Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packaging Services Associated With Application Development Projects, As Well As Off The Shelf Business Software.)
Response Information
- Capabilities Due: February 17, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Submission: Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing.
- Purpose: Responses will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete is at the government's discretion. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Cody Guidry, Procurement Specialist (Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov)
- Secondary: Bobbie Young, Contracting Officer (Bobbie.j.young@nasa.gov)