Intent to Award Sole Source - Pointwise 2026

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a sole distributor letter from Cadence Design Systems, Inc. confirming their status as the sole provider for the Fidelity Pointwise software for this opportunity. It clarifies that only Cadence or its authorized resellers/distributors can provide genuine license software products.

• Confirms Cadence Design Systems, Inc. as the sole provider of Fidelity Pointwise software.
• States that Fidelity Pointwise software is the property of Cadence and/or its licensors.
• Warns that software purchased from unauthorized sources is not genuine and constitutes unlicensed usage.
• Specifies the validity period of this sole distributor status: until December 31, 2026.

This letter is relevant to bidders as it confirms the authorized source for obtaining the Fidelity Pointwise software required for the opportunity. Bidders must ensure they procure the software from Cadence or an authorized reseller to comply with licensing requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Bill of Materials (BOM) for the "Pointwise Renewal 25" CSRD Title, associated with Case ID AFRL/RQ 25-CSRD-EAST-822. It details the items required for the renewal.

• Item Description: Support for Fidelity Pointwise Floating Licenses
• Part Number: CFD111SCM1
• Quantity: 8

This BOM specifies the quantity and part number for software licenses required. Bidders should use this information to understand the specific software support being procured and to ensure their proposals accurately reflect the cost and availability of these items. The Period of Performance is from 2026-06-01 to 2027-05-31.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The United States Air Force intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price order on a sole source basis to Cadence for brand name Fidelity Pointwise software maintenance. This maintenance includes access to patches, upgrades, and expert technical support, which is essential for the continued operation of the software currently used by researchers.

• Perpetual license for Pointwise software maintenance.

• Support for Fidelity Pointwise Floating Licenses (Part Number: CFD111SCM1).

• Access to patches, upgrades, and expert technical support.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 12 months from receipt of award.

• Estimated Award Date: On or about June 1, 2026.

• PSC Code: 7A21

• NAICS Code: 541519

• Size Standard: $34M

• This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive quotations. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation.

• Responses must be received within 3 days of this notice's issuance (by May 27, 2026, 1700 PM EST).

• Responses should be emailed to Stephen J. Wenclewicz at stephen.wenclewicz.1@us.af.mil.

• Information received will be used to determine if a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set-aside will be conducted.

• A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.

• If competed as a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply. Small businesses should demonstrate compliance.

• Contractors must identify their business size (large/small US business, foreign business) based on the NAICS code and any socioeconomic status (WOSB, EDWOSB, 8(a), SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone).

• Contractors must include Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, CAGE Code or DUNS Number.

• Responses must address how the product meets specified characteristics and be UNCLASSIFIED.

• Responses are limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format.

• Questions should be directed via email to Stephen J. Wenclewicz.