MathWorks Renewal
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order for the annual renewal of MathWorks software licenses and maintenance support. This is a Sole Source acquisition to ensure uninterrupted access to critical MATLAB and Simulink toolsets. Quotes are due May 29, 2026.
Purpose
This acquisition aims to procure annual renewals for MathWorks Enterprise Desktop and Server Programs, including commercial software licenses and associated maintenance. The objective is to ensure uninterrupted access to proprietary MATLAB and Simulink toolsets, critical software updates, and direct-to-OEM technical support. This is essential for sustaining the primary Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment used for complex acoustic modeling, signal processing algorithms, and mission-critical undersea platform simulations.
Scope of Work
- Annual renewal of MathWorks Enterprise Desktop Programs licenses.
- Annual renewal of MathWorks Enterprise Server Programs licenses.
- Associated maintenance support for both software programs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: Base period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with potential option years extending through June 30, 2029.
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (concurred by NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs).
- Submission Deadline: May 29, 2026, at 1400 Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Published: June 9, 2026.
- Desired Delivery Date: June 26, 2026.
Eligibility & Evaluation
This is a sole source solicitation, as The MathWorks Inc. is deemed the only source capable of meeting the requirement without significant redesign, cost overruns, and schedule delays. The government's determination not to compete is at its discretion. Quotes received will normally be considered solely for determining future competitive procurements.
- NAICS Code: 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing).
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees.
- PSC: 7B22 (IT and Telecom - Computer: Servers).
- Evaluation: For any quotes considered, award will be made to the Offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. Technical acceptability requires quoting specified items/quantities and no negative past performance in SPRS.
- Submission Requirements: Quotes must include item prices, shipping costs, delivery terms, point of contact, CAGE Code, and UEI number. Quotes must be valid for at least 60 days.
- Registration: System for Award Management (SAM) registration is required prior to award.
Additional Notes
This is the only notice that will be issued, and it will be posted for less than fifteen days. Electronic payment will be via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Unique Item Identifier (UUD) is required for delivered items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more.