Keysight ADS SWM
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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 Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), is soliciting quotations for Keysight ADS SWM Software License Support (N0017826Q6725). This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement for perpetual license support for Keysight Technologies Inc.'s W3607B PathWave ADS Core software. Quotations are due by April 17, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for software license support for a perpetual license of Keysight Technologies Inc.'s W3607B PathWave ADS Core, which includes EM Design, Layout, RFPro, RF Ckt Sim, and Sys-Ckt Verification. The license period extends from After Receipt of Order (ARO) through March 9, 2027. The acquisition is justified by the need for compatibility with existing software and hardware, avoiding significant labor and costs associated with translating current designs to alternative platforms.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) under Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 334513.
- PSC Code: DA10 (IT and Telecom - Applications).
- Place of Performance: Dahlgren, VA.
- Key Requirements: Offerors must be authorized resellers or distributors of Keysight Technologies Inc. and provide OEM documentation. All costs, including shipping, freight, tariffs, and duties, must be included in the quoted price.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotation Due: April 17, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EST.
- Anticipated Award: May 16, 2026.
- Submission Instructions: Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the SF1449 form. Invoices and receiving reports will be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Firms must be registered in SAM.
- Evaluation: Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.
- Contact: Lee Ann Mizelle at lee.a.mizelle.civ@us.navy.mil or (540) 742-8050 for questions.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates standard FAR and DFARS clauses. Commercial Supplier Agreements and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements are applicable.