Keysight Division Software 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 Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for annual maintenance and support for existing Keysight Division engineering software licenses. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (N00164-26-Q-0041), with an intent to negotiate with Keysight Technologies INC as a sole source under FAR 13.106-1. However, all responsible sources are invited to submit a capability statement for consideration. Offers are due by January 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the renewal of KeysightCare software subscriptions and associated engineering software support. Key software packages include:
- W4804B PathWave System Design Core + RF + Comms /DSP + Phased Array
- W4542E PathWave RF System Explorer in ADS
- W3061E PathWave RFPro HFSS Link Option
- W3606B PathWave ADS Core, EM Design, Layout RFPro, RF Ckt Sim Deliveries will be electronic.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Duration: One base year (from Date of Award) plus two one-year option periods (Option Line Item 0002: Feb 2, 2027 - Feb 1, 2028; Option Line Item 0003: Feb 2, 2028 - Feb 1, 2029).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (though sole source intent is stated)
- Offer Due Date: January 30, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Time
- Solicitation Issue Date: January 26, 2026
- Product/Service Code: DA10 (Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract)
- Place of Performance: Crane, IN
Submission & Evaluation
Offers and capability statements must be emailed to danielle.n.richardson12.civ@us.navy.mil, andrew.b.ficklin.civ@us.navy.mil, and tracy.k.fields.civ@us.navy.mil. The Government intends to negotiate with Keysight Technologies INC, but will consider capability statements from other responsible sources to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.
Additional Notes
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov. Vendors are responsible for monitoring https://sam.gov for any amendments to this solicitation.