**SOLE SOURCE** for CodeWare COMPRESS and INSPECT Subscription and Support Renewal
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center (NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source requirement for the renewal of CodeWare COMPRESS and INSPECT Subscription and Support. This renewal is critical for stress calculation and analysis of vessels at NASA Ames Research Center. NASA intends to award this contract to CODEWARE INC.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the renewal of specific CodeWare licenses:
- CodeWare COMPRESS Support and update service (License #23599), including ASME VIII-2 option support. This software is used for stress calculation and analysis for new vessels to validate design and operation.
- INSPECT on-premise subscription (SL) (License #81781), which is fixed equipment asset integrity software.
The software is essential for compliance with ASME and NASA standards and relies on existing historical data.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Sole Source Intent)
- Anticipated Awardee: CODEWARE INC.
- Period of Performance: March 23, 2026 – March 22, 2027
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, at 7:00 AM Central Standard Time
- Published Date: February 17, 2026
- Place of Performance: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000
- NAICS Code: 513210
- Acquisition Strategy: Commercial items and services under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.
Set-Aside
This is intended as a sole source award to CodeWare Inc. No set-aside designation applies.
Evaluation & Submission
Interested organizations believing they can meet this requirement may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The government reserves the right not to compete this effort. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
NASA will not sign a Purchase Agent Agreement required by CodeWare for third-party bidders for license maintenance renewals, which may impact other vendors. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Primary Point of Contact: Shanna Patterson, Procurement Specialist, Shanna.l.Patterson@nasa.gov.