Pointwise

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (N0016726Q1103) for "CFD111SCM1 Support for Fidelity Pointwise." The government is procuring this support, with a quantity of 8 units, under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement.

• The core deliverable is "CFD111SCM1 Support for Fidelity Pointwise."

• Specific technical requirements or performance work statement details are referenced but not fully detailed in the provided sections.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Quantity: 8 Each.

• Period of Performance: Delivery Date is 01 Jun 2026.

• Evaluation Factors for Award (Section M) indicate that award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose technically acceptable quote is considered most advantageous, considering technical acceptability, past performance, and price.

• Technical Acceptability: Quotations must meet the technical requirements outlined in the solicitation's Performance Work Statement/salient characteristics.

• Past Performance: The government may consider past performance information from sources like the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).

• Price: All technically acceptable quotations will be evaluated for reasonableness, with award going to the vendor with the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable quotations.

• The government may request information to support price reasonableness, such as paid invoices or sales history.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to small business set-asides, but specific set-aside information for this solicitation is not explicitly stated in the provided sections.

• The document incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, covering various aspects of contract administration, payment, and compliance.

• Payment instructions are detailed, emphasizing the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic invoicing and receiving reports.

• Key points of contact are listed, including the Contract Specialist (Michael Bonaiuto) and the Procuring Contracting Officer (Sydney McDonald-Johnson).

• Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to NSWC CARDEROCK, BETHESDA, MD.

• Questions regarding the solicitation should be submitted to Michael Bonaiuto via email.

Other / Unclassified

This memorandum justifies a non-competitive procurement for the annual maintenance renewal of Fidelity Pointwise software. The software is mission-critical for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) and the Ship Engineering and Analysis Technology Center (SEATech) for generating high-fidelity numeric grids for hydrodynamic modeling, design, and analysis.

• Sole Source: Fidelity Pointwise is considered essential due to its specialized meshing capabilities, particularly for complex geometries and turbomachinery design analysis, which are crucial for accurate fluid simulations. While other CFD solutions exist (e.g., Ansys Meshing), Pointwise is noted for its advanced features and efficiency, leading to lower labor costs and faster turnaround times.

• Proprietary Rights: The software is proprietary to Cadence Design Systems Inc., and only they or authorized resellers can provide genuine licenses.

• Renewal is required to maintain continuity for current Naval engineering projects.

• Failure to renew would result in significant program delays (estimated 18 months) and unprogrammed costs.

• It would compromise the accuracy of critical fluid flow simulations.

Cadence Design Systems Inc., 2655 Seely Avenue, Bldg. 5 San Jose, CA 95134.

This document indicates that the upcoming procurement will likely be a sole-source action for the renewal of Fidelity Pointwise software maintenance. Vendors offering competing or alternative solutions may find this justification highlights specific capabilities that would need to be matched or exceeded to be considered in a competitive scenario. Bidders should note the critical nature of this software to NSWCCD's operations and the significant risks associated with non-renewal.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a notice of intent to solicit a sole-source purchase order for Pointwise software and support from Cadence Design Systems, Inc. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) requires this specific support, which is only available from Cadence.

• Pointwise software and support.

• The required support is exclusively available from Cadence Design Systems, Inc., with no compatible alternatives on the market.

• The proposed action is for a firm fixed-price purchase order.

• Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used.

• This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals.

• Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by 12:00 PM on May 26, 2026, to be considered for a potential competitive procurement.

• A determination to compete the procurement is at the Government's discretion.

• NAICS Code: 513210

• Business Size Standard: $47 million

• The procurement is intended to be sole-source to Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)).

• Inquiries should be directed to Michael Bonaiuto at michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil.