Pointwise Software
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016726Q1081
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is soliciting a firm fixed-price purchase order for annual Pointwise software support and maintenance services from Cadence Design Systems, Inc. on a sole-source basis. The procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), with the justification that Cadence is the only authorized provider of Pointwise software licenses, subscriptions, and maintenance renewals, and no compatible alternative commercial software exists. NSWCCD has utilized Pointwise for over 20 years in the design and development of submarine maneuvering simulation software, and the software's unique capability to generate three-dimensional body-fitted meshes for Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) simulations cannot be replicated by alternative products. While this is not a competitive request for proposals, interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by 12:00 PM on May 1, 2026, and the Government reserves the right to determine whether to proceed with the sole-source award or conduct a competitive procurement at its sole discretion. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) and PSC 7A21 (IT and Telecom - Business Application Software).
This solicitation includes no set-aside designations and is intended for award to the incumbent contractor, Cadence Design Systems, Inc., located at 2655 Seely Avenue, San Jose, California 95134 (POC: Gwendalynn Betts, 408-428-5071). The incumbent business size is $47 million. The contract will provide annual software maintenance and support for the period ending May 31, 2027, with delivery required by June 30, 2026. Performance of work will be conducted during standard government operating hours (0800-1430 Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays). Contract administration will be handled by the Procuring Contracting Officer Sydney McDonald-Johnson and Contract Specialist Michael Bonaiuto (michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil), with payment routing through DoDAAC N62825 and administration through DoDAAC N00167. The contract incorporates standard federal clauses addressing cybersecurity requirements (NIST SP 800-171), supply chain security protocols, anti-trafficking measures, and environmental compliance provisions.
Notice text
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for Pointwise software and support. The compliant material is available solely from Cadence Design Systems, Inc., as the required support can only be purchased through Cadence. The NAICS code is 513210 and the business size is $47 million.
The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Cadence. The proposed action is for Pointwise support, for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: Cadence is the only source of the required support, with no compatible software on the market. The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Cadence Design Systems, Inc. using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 12:00PM May 01 2026. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received by 12:00PM Noon on 05/01/2026 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice 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.
Inquiries should be directed to both Michael Bonaiuto at michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| GPE Post.docx | DOCX document | |
| N0016726Q1081.pdf | ||
| REDACTED Sole Source Justification.docx | DOCX document |
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