Cadence Software License for Visual System Simulator and Microwave Office
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC26937414Q
- Agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA Shared Services Center seeks Cadence Software License for Visual System Simulator and Microwave Office via Request for Quotation, with quotes due July 22, 2026. The posting was modified on July 20 to change from sole source to full and open competition set aside for small business.
Place of performance is NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio. The procurement requires two specific software products as new one-year time-based subscriptions: VSS350ESC Visual System Simulator: Advanced (quantity 1) and MWO226ESC Microwave Office: PCB Advanced (quantity 1), each in the most recent version available at time of award. The software supports Intuitive Machines Inc.'s Power and Propulsion Element communications subsystem design for the SR-1 Freedom mission, targeting a November 2028 launch on an aggressive schedule.
All vendors must provide proof of manufacturer pricing and confirm authorization to resell at quote submission. Pricing terms are Net 30, FOB Destination. Quotes must include Cage Code, UEI number, ARO delivery lead time, and applicable discounts. Questions are due July 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer from a responsible offeror. The NAICS code is 513210, Software Publishers; the PSC code is DA10. All vendors must be registered at SAM.gov and provide quotes to Laura Quave (Procurement Specialist II, laura.a.quave@nasa.gov), referencing Notice ID 80NSSC26937414Q.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Posting Modified on 07/20/2026 to change posting from Sole Source to compete Full/open.
See attachments for complete details for the RFQ, SOW, and Redacted Brand Name Justification.
This is a Brand Name for Cadence Software License for Visual System Simulator and Microwave Office.
This procurement is set aside for small business.
ALL VENDORS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PRICING FROM THE MANUFACTURER, AND CONFIRM AUTHORIZATION TO RESELL THE ITEMS LISTED IN THE STATEMENTO OF WORK. MUST PROVIDE AT THE TIME YOU SUBMIT YOUR QUOTE.
All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26937414Q in the subject line.
Please include the following in your Quote:
Net 30
FOB Destination
Please provide your Cage Code & UEI # on your Quote.
Please provide ARO delivery time/Lead Time on your Quote.
If shipping is applicable, please provide on your Quote.
Please apply any discounts to your Quote.
We will not be paying with a Credit Card.
Update #1 ·
All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26937414Q in the subject line.
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Cadence Software License for Visual System Simulator and Microwave Office.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC Building 5 2655, Seely Avenue San Jose, California 95134 United States is the sole provider of Cadence Software License for Visual System Simulator and Microwave Office
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 513210.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/9/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
Laura Quave
Procurement Specialist II
laura.a.quave@nasa.gov
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