To renew software maintenance for Code V

SOL #: 80NSSC26924169QSpecial NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

National Aeronautics And Space Administration
National Aeronautics And Space Administration
NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, United States

Place of Performance

Greenbelt, MD

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (Saa S Or Subscription) Involved With The Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packaging Services Associated With Application Development Projects, As Well As Off The Shelf Business Software. (DA10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 2, 2026
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Action Date
Feb 5, 2026, 1:00 PM

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

NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to award a sole-source contract for the renewal of Code V software maintenance. This requirement supports operations at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). Capability statements are due by February 5, 2026.

Scope of Work

The objective is to renew software license maintenance for both node-locked and networked Code V licenses. Key requirements include:

  • Provision of updated license files for a 12-month period.
  • Maintenance of proprietary software compatibility with existing optical models used by NASA and its support contractors.
  • Ensuring the ability to modify and exchange models across agencies without technical risk or data loss.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
  • Anticipated Vendor: Keysight Technologies Inc. (Note: Documentation also references Synopsys as the sole supplier of compatible proprietary software).
  • Duration: 12-month period of performance.
  • Set-Aside: None (Sole Source).
  • Response Due: February 5, 2026, at 7:00 AM CST.
  • Place of Performance: NASA/GSFC, Greenbelt, MD (Electronic delivery).

Evaluation

While the government intends to proceed on a sole-source basis under FAR Part 12 and 13, it will evaluate written capability statements from interested organizations. The purpose of this evaluation is solely to determine if the procurement should be competed on a full and open basis. The final decision to compete remains at the government's discretion.

Additional Notes

  • NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers).
  • Market research indicated that alternative programs like ZEMAX and OSLO are incompatible with existing Code V models.
  • Oral communications regarding this notice are not acceptable.

People

Points of Contact

Shanna PattersonPRIMARY
shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov

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