Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Solidworks Renew
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PSC
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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) Engineering Development Division (EDD), is seeking Network Package Subscription Services for a Solidworks software suite renewal and upgrade. This is an unrestricted acquisition for their core design software, encompassing Computer Aided Design (CAD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and CAD Product Data Management (PDM) software. Offers are due May 26, 2026, at 0900 local time.
Purpose & Overview
This solicitation (RFQ) aims to procure the necessary licenses and support for the Solidworks software suite, which is essential for PMEL-EDD's core research and development mission. The software supports instrumentation and platform development, existing system support, and high-quality data collection. Regular upgrades are required to ensure compatibility with external partners and to open files generated on newer Solidworks versions.
Scope of Work
PMEL EDD engineers utilize this software for:
- Designing and drawing 3-D CAD parts.
- Conducting FEA stress modeling and Fluid and Heat Transfer analyses.
- Generating shop drawings for manufacturing.
- Managing electronic files throughout a part's lifecycle using PDM software.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
The acquisition includes the following network licenses with one year of support:
- 4 licenses for Solidworks
- 1 license for Solidworks Premium
- 1 license for Solidworks Flow Simulation
- 1 license for Solidworks Simulation Premium
- 4 licenses for Solidworks PDM Professional
Contract Details
- Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Product/Service Code: 7A20 (Application Development Software Delivered By Perpetual License)
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a $34 million size standard.
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027.
- Department/Agency: Department of Commerce / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Issue Date: May 20, 2026.
- Offer Due Date: May 26, 2026, at 0900 local time.
- Required Attachments: FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 are attached.
- Payment: Via electronic funds transfer (EFT) through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and CAR clauses by reference. Mandatory training on sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention and response is required for contractor employees. A "Statement of Need RFQ" is listed as Attachment 01.