FY26 Saber Renewal
Overview
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PSC
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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) Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to award a sole source contract for FY26 Saber Renewal to SYNOPSYS, INC. This procurement, following FAR Part 12 for commercial items, is for the continued maintenance and support of Saber software components at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX. Interested organizations may submit capabilities and qualifications by June 12, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.
Purpose
This notice serves as a synopsis for a sole source determination. NASA/NSSC has identified SYNOPSYS, INC. as the sole provider for the required FY26 Saber Renewal, which involves specific software maintenance and library add-ons. The government will evaluate submissions from other interested parties solely to ascertain if a competitive acquisition is feasible.
Scope of Work
The requirement, detailed in the Statement of Work, includes the purchase and maintenance of specific Saber software components:
- Saber Elite Perpetual NE Maintenance (Part No. 1174-0): 7 units
- Saber Inspecs Add-On Perpetual NE Maintenance (Part No. 6773-0): 7 units
- Saber Component Library Add-On Perpetual NE Maintenance (Part No. 1913-0): 7 units
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Contract (Commercial Items, FAR Part 12)
- Product/Service Code: DG10 (Network Services Delivered As A Service)
- NAICS Code: 513210
- Period of Performance: August 12, 2026 - August 11, 2027
- Place of Performance: Electronic Delivery to NASA Johnson Space Center, 2101 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: June 12, 2026, by 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Written capabilities and qualifications.
- Evaluation: Submissions will be reviewed to determine if a competitive procurement is justified. The government reserves the sole discretion to not compete the effort based on responses. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Cara Craft (cara.s.craft@nasa.gov)