FY26 Keysight Software Maintenance
SOL #: HQ072726MQ01Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSole Source
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Microelectronics Activity (Dmea)
DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY
MCCLELLAN, CA, 956522100, United States
Place of Performance
ARBOGA, CA
NAICS
Other Computer Related Services (541519)
PSC
Business Application Off The Shelf Software Delivered By Perpetual License, Which Also Encompasses Enterprise Level Software Enabling Mission Capability And Business Operational Support. (7A21)
Set Aside
8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Feb 23, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Feb 26, 2028, 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 Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), under the DEPT OF DEFENSE, is seeking to renew Keysight Technologies software maintenance and support for existing licenses and procure one new perpetual license. This is an 8(a) Sole Source opportunity, justified due to Keysight being the sole developer and vendor of the proprietary software critical for DMEA's semiconductor device modeling and simulation. The response date for this opportunity is February 26, 2028.
Opportunity Details
- Purpose: To renew existing Keysight software licenses (ICCAP, MBP, MQA, Momentum Element, ADS Core, Harmonic Balance Element, EMPro Core, RFPro UI, FEM, Layout and Advanced Layout) and procure one (1) W7016E PathWave IC-CAP Power Electronics PowerMOS SiC extraction package perpetual license. This software is essential for DMEA engineers to perform semiconductor device characterization, simulation, model parameter extraction, optimization, and quality assurance.
- Justification: This procurement is justified as an 8(a) Sole Source award under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), citing Keysight Technologies as the sole developer and capable vendor for providing and maintaining these specific licenses. The justification explicitly states this is not a competitive solicitation, but market research will continue to identify potential competition.
- Scope of Work: The contractor shall renew service agreements for the specified Keysight software licenses and provide technical support and software updates for the period described. The Statement of Work (SOW) indicates a service agreement renewal period until February 28, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Place of Performance: ARBOGA, CA 95652, United States
- Published Date: February 23, 2026
- Response Date: February 26, 2028
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Michael Hallock Jr.
- Email: michael.w.hallock4.civ@mail.mil
- Phone: 279-782-8604
People
Points of Contact
Michael Hallock Jr.PRIMARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Feb 23, 2026