Saratech Maintenance Renewal FY25

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Paydarfar Industries, Inc. for the Saratech Maintenance Renewal FY25. The procurement involves software maintenance services for multiple software licenses at NASA Johnson Space Center, with a performance period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. The contract will be conducted under commercial item procedures following FAR Parts 12 and 13, with the NAICS code 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services. The notice specifically covers the renewal of software maintenance for various engineering and design tools, including FEMAP, NX, Nastran, and Simcenter products. The total Install ID for these software licenses is 26542, indicating a continuation of existing maintenance services.

Contractors interested in this opportunity are required to submit capability statements by 1 p.m. Central Standard Time on December 10, 2024, though NASA reserves discretion on whether to fully compete the requirement. The place of performance will be NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, and the procurement will be managed through the NASA/NSSC with an Ombudsman clause. While the notice indicates a sole source intent to Paydarfar Industries, Inc., other organizations are still invited to submit capability statements for potential consideration. Oral communications are explicitly not acceptable, and all submissions should be directed to the primary point of contact, Cara Craft. The software maintenance renewal covers a comprehensive suite of engineering tools, including 7 FEMAP licenses, various NX and Nastran products, and Simcenter engineering and design software. Potential contractors should carefully review the detailed requirements and be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities in supporting NASA's specialized software maintenance needs.