FY26 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) / NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC for the FY26 Fidelity Pointwise Renewal at Kennedy Space Center (KSC). This procurement is designated as an 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8), though the agency also cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and invites other interested organizations to submit their capabilities to potentially compete for this effort.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the renewal of Fidelity Pointwise software.
- Specifics: Part Number CFD111SC, Server/Client Host ID 405b7f90d58a, WAN Local, Quantity 2.
- Place of Performance: NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- Authority Cited: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)
- Procuring Center: NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC)
- NAICS Code: 513210
- Capabilities Submission Due: March 17, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Published: March 10, 2026
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this effort, based upon responses to this notice, is at its sole discretion. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html. Primary Point of Contact: McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov.