FY26 Combined Fidelity Pointwise 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center (NSSC) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the FY26 Combined Fidelity Pointwise Renewal. NASA/NSSC intends to award a contract to Cadence Design Systems as the sole provider of this software renewal. This notice serves as market research to determine if other qualified sources exist that could fulfill the requirement on a competitive basis. Responses detailing capabilities are due by May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the renewal of Cadence Fidelity Pointwise software and support. The specific items include:
- Fidelity Pointwise (CFD111SC): 17 licenses (5 + 12)
- Support for Fidelity Pointwise (CFD111SCM1): 3 licenses
Performance will be located at NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) in Moffett Field, California. Deliveries are to be sent to specified NASA email addresses.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source / Market Research
- Intended Contractor: Cadence Design Systems
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
- Place of Performance: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: May 20, 2026
Purpose of Notice
This notice is published under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) to identify interested organizations capable of providing the FY26 Combined Fidelity Pointwise Renewal. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is at its sole discretion.
Submission Requirements
Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
The NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.