Cadence software
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016426Q0218
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- Place of performance
- Crane, Indiana 47522, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Sea Systems Command seeks Cadence Software licenses and tools for Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, with proposals due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement is sole source to Cadence Design Systems Inc. under FAR 12 authority, based on the vendor's exclusive hold on proprietary data and specifications for the required software.
Place of performance is Crane, Indiana. The requirement encompasses Spectra MMSIM with Spectra X Simulator, Virtuoso Advanced Node Option for Layout, Virtuoso Layout Suite XL, Virtuoso Schematic Editor XL, and Virtuoso ADE Assembler. NAICS code is 541512, Computer Systems Design Services; PSC code is DA10, IT and Telecom—Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service.
Responsible sources outside the sole-source vendor may submit capability statements, which the Government will consider in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement; however, the decision to proceed with sole-source award remains solely within Government discretion. Offerors must be registered in SAM. The solicitation is issued pursuant to FAR Part 12 procedures and invokes the synopsis exception at FAR 5.202(a)(13). All changes issued prior to closing will be posted to sam.gov; vendors are responsible for monitoring for amendments.
Notice text
N00164-26-Q-0218 – SOLE SOURCE -CADENCE SOFTWARE– FSG DA10 - NAICS 541512 ISSUE DATE 07 JUL 2026 – CLOSING DATE 15 JUL 2026 – 2:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Cadence Software to include: Spectra MMSIM with Spectra X Simulator, Virtuoso Advanced Node Option for Layout, Virtuoso Layout Suite XL, Virtuoso Schematic Editor XL and Virtuoso ADE Assembler.
The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC. under the authority of FAR 12. This is being sole sourced because the vendor holds all proprietary data and specifications of the required software. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 12. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0218 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Offers shall be e-mailed to Jaclyn.m.bailey5.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 15 JUL 2026 2:00 PM EASTERN TIME.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N0016426Q0218 NON COMP.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - N0016426Q0218.pdf | ||
| N0016426Q0218 SYNOPSIS.pdf |
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