FRCSW Solidworks subscription renewal
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Navy, specifically the FLEET READINESS CENTER (FRCSW), intends to award a sole source, Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for SolidWorks subscription renewal to Lyme Computer System Inc. This procurement is justified under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 8.004 because Lyme is the only approved vendor for SolidWorks software under the mandated DoD ESI BPA, and the maintenance is essential for currently owned SolidWorks licenses. Responses regarding this notice are due June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the renewal of SolidWorks software subscriptions and associated maintenance for existing licenses.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (FAR Part 8.004)
- Intended Awardee: Lyme Computer System Inc.
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 02:00 PM PDT
- Published: May 21, 2026
Justification
The Government's intent to award on a sole source basis is due to Lyme Computer System Inc. being the exclusive approved vendor for SolidWorks software under the DoD ESI BPA, with the maintenance being critical for the continued operation of existing SolidWorks licenses.
Place of Performance
San Diego, CA, United States
Contact Information
- Primary: Brandi Firestien (brandi.j.firestien.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Secondary: Tiffany Crayle (tiffany.l.crayle.civ@us.navy.mil)