FY26 Keysight Software Maintenance

The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) is soliciting for the renewal of software maintenance and support services for existing Keysight Technologies software licenses. The primary requirement is to renew service agreements for ten existing Keysight software licenses that support semiconductor device characterization, simulation, model parameter extraction, optimization, and quality assurance functions for DMEA engineers. Key contract requirements include providing technical support and software updates throughout the renewal period, as well as procuring one W7016E PathWave IC-CAP Power Electronics PowerMOS SiC extraction package perpetual license. The procurement has been justified as a sole source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and 41 U.S.C. 1901, as Keysight Technologies is determined to be the sole developer and only supplier capable of providing and maintaining these proprietary software licenses. The due date for proposal submission is February 26, 2028, with the Statement of Work dated December 22, 2025, and Project Engineer Jesus Beltran serving as the point of contact at (916) 618-8255.

This opportunity is designated as an 8(a) Sole Source set-aside, with Keysight Technologies as the anticipated incumbent contractor for this renewal effort. The contract will support the renewal of multiple Keysight software licenses including ICCAP Device modeling platform bundles, MBP/MQA Device Modeling Extraction and Quality Assurance bundles, ADS Core licenses, EMPro Core/RFPro UI/FEM bundled software, and Layout element licenses, among others. The work will be performed at McClellan Park, California 95652, with a renewal period extending until February 28, 2026. The contracting officer, Michael Hallock, has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable based on previously awarded contracts, though specific budget figures are redacted in the available documentation. DMEA intends to continue market research to identify whether other vendors may develop capabilities to meet this software maintenance requirement in the future.