Capvidia Software Purchase

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of Capvidia Software for the Office of the Chief Engineer at NASA Headquarters. The notice identifies a direct purchase of software licenses from Capvidia NA LLC, located in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The procurement will specifically include 6 floating licenses for MBDConnect for Creo Pro and 6 floating licenses for MBDVidia MBD Suite, with associated annual software and support subscriptions. NASA has determined Capvidia as the sole provider of the required software, which supports Model-Based Definition (MBD) engineering processes across multiple NASA centers. The contract performance will take place at NASA Johnson Space Center, with a one-year period of performance from the date of receipt.

Interested organizations are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the primary point of contact, Shanna Patterson, no later than 7 a.m. Central Standard Time on May 27, 2025. The government will evaluate submissions solely to determine whether the procurement could potentially be conducted on a competitive basis, while retaining full discretion over the final procurement approach. NASA emphasizes that oral communications are not acceptable, and NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman is applicable to this acquisition. The software procurement aims to expedite the transition of manufacturing processes from traditional drawings to fully annotated 3D CAD models, with capabilities including 3D CAD neutral file format exports, 2D to 3D synchronization, and comprehensive model-based definition analysis. The sole source justification highlights the software's unique capabilities and its critical role in enhancing NASA's engineering change processes throughout the mechanical design lifecycle.