Fidelity Pointwise Maintenance Renewal
Overview
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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) / NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to issue a sole source contract for Fidelity Pointwise Maintenance Renewal. This requirement is for the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) and is intended for CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC, identified as the sole provider. Interested organizations may submit capabilities by May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the renewal of support for Fidelity Pointwise software, specifically for PART NO. CFD111SCM1, with a quantity of 8. The maintenance renewal is crucial for the continued operation of this software at NASA GRC. The period of performance is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source (intended)
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers)
- Product Service Code (PSC): DA10 (Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (SaaS Or Subscription))
- Intended Contractor: CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
- Place of Performance: NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland OH 44135
- Set-Aside: None (sole source)
- Acquisition Method: Commercial items or services using FAR Part 12 procedures.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested organizations capable of performing this effort must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing.
- Submission Deadline: May 19, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Submission Method: In writing to the identified point of contact. Oral communications are not acceptable.
- Evaluation: Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. The government retains discretion regarding the decision not to compete this effort.
Additional Notes
All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26932994Q. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman information is available on the NASA website. Primary Point of Contact: Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist II, laura.a.quave@nasa.gov.