FY25 KSC Pointwise Renewal

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for the FY25 KSC Pointwise Renewal, a sole source procurement intended for Cadence Design Systems Inc. The notice pertains to a software renewal for NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC), specifically involving Pointwise Fidelity software. NASA plans to issue this contract under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which allows for non-competitive procurement under certain circumstances. The procurement is classified under NAICS Code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services and will involve commercial items and services. The agency has determined that Cadence Design Systems Inc. is the sole provider for this specific renewal.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 22, 2025. The government will evaluate these submissions solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis, with the ultimate discretion remaining with the government. The contract will cover two units of CFD111SC Pointwise Fidelity software for a performance period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, located at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice, and all submissions must be in writing. The procurement will use provisions and procedures from FAR Part 12 and Part 13, focusing on commercial items and services. Interested organizations should note that NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman is applicable to this acquisition, and additional information about the Center Ombudsman can be found at the provided web address.