Cadence Support Renewal for Fidelity Software

SOL #: 80NSSC26936009QSolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

National Aeronautics And Space Administration
National Aeronautics And Space Administration
NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Support Services For Activities Involved With Application Development And Support To Include Analysis, Design, Development, Coding, Testing, And Release Packaging, As Well As Support Of Off The Shelf Business Applications. (DA01)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

Timeline

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Posted
Jun 15, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 17, 2026, 8:00 PM

Qualification Details

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)/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC for the renewal of Cadence Support for Fidelity Software. This requirement, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), is designated as an 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8). The software is critical for steady and unsteady aerodynamic simulations and noise prediction in various fan and turbomachinery configurations. Interested organizations may submit capabilities by June 17, 2026, to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.

Scope of Work

This effort covers the renewal of support for existing Fidelity Software products, specifically:

  • CFD211SCM1: Support for Fidelity Flow Professional Option (Quantity: 1)
  • CFD101SCM1: Support for Fidelity Automesh (Quantity: 1)
  • CFD201SCM1: Support for Fidelity Flow (Quantity: 1)

These products are utilized for essential aerodynamic simulations and noise prediction at NASA's Glenn Research Center.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Intent to Award Sole Source (FAR 12.102(a))
  • Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
  • NAICS Code: 513210
  • Period of Performance: August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027
  • Place of Performance: NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC), 21000 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44135
  • Capabilities Response Due: June 17, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
  • Published: June 15, 2026

Additional Notes

This notice is for informational purposes regarding NASA/NSSC's intent to award a sole source contract. Submissions of capabilities and qualifications from interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.

Point of Contact

McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov

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mckenzie.m.hanson@nasa.gov

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