MathWorks MATLAB Software Licenses and Maintenance Support
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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 Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with MathWorks Inc. for MATLAB software licenses and maintenance support. This acquisition is for a one-year period to ensure continuity and reliability of critical scientific software at NIST's Gaithersburg and Boulder Campuses. Responses from interested parties are due by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
NIST requires the renewal of MathWorks MATLAB software licenses and maintenance support. MathWorks MATLAB and related Toolbox products are essential for computation, visualization, and programming, supporting NIST's mission and scientific research. The maintenance service includes access to new features (twice-yearly releases), direct technical support via phone, email, and web, online license management, ability to add new products, and bug fixes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)
- Duration: One-year period of performance
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time
- Published: February 2, 2026
- NAICS Code: 513210 – Software Publishers (Small Business Size Standard: $47.0M)
Evaluation
This is a notice of intent to award on a sole source basis, as MathWorks, Inc. is identified as the only known vendor capable of providing the required software licenses and maintenance. No solicitation package will be issued. Responses received by the due date will be considered by the Government solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Interested parties who believe they can satisfy the requirements must clearly and unambiguously identify their capability in writing. All responses and questions must be submitted via email to Prateema Carvajal at Prateema.carvajal@nist.gov.