Integrated Circuit Verification Software Cadence (R) Physical Verification System

The Department of the Navy, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific) hereby publicizes its intention to solicit, negotiate, and award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis with Cadence Design Systems.
This requirement is for integrated circuit (IC) verification software Cadence(R) Physical Verification System (PVS). The software procurement includes the following modules from Cadence Design Systems, Inc: Design Rule Checker XL, Layout vs. Schematic Checker XL, Results Manager, and Cadence Quantus QRC Extraction. The software procurement of Cadence(R) Physical Verification System from Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is required by the Radiation-hardened Analog Process Investigation and Design (RAPID) project at SSC Pacific. The Physical Verification System (PVS) software is only available through Cadence.
Based on the approved Justification and Approval (J & A) (which will be posted after award), only one responsible source and no other supplier or services will satisfy agency requirements in accordance with FAR 13.501(a).
This notice of intent is NOT a request for quote. A determination by the government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the government.
The point of contact for this announcement is Jessica Matias at Jessica.Matias@navy.mil.
Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. This notice is not a request for quotes; however, any firm believing that they can fulfill the requirement may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis. Any comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted via e-mail to Jessica.Matias@navy.mil by 24 August 2018 at 1600 PST. Questions by phone or fax will not be considered..