to renew code v/etd

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice announcing a sole source contract opportunity for renewing Code V/ETD software licenses at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). The notice, posted on February 7, 2025, is specifically targeting Synopsys, Inc. as the sole provider for this software renewal. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items and services, with a NAICS code of 513210 for Software Publishers. This software is critical for developing complex optical models for scientific instruments used in projects like the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and WFIRST. The notice indicates that no alternative vendors can provide equivalent software capabilities.

Contractors interested in this opportunity are invited to submit written capability statements to Procurement Specialist Shanna Patterson by 7 a.m. Central Standard Time on February 11, 2025. The submissions will be evaluated to determine whether the procurement should remain a sole source award or be competed. The Statement of Work requires renewing 12 node-locked software licenses with a 12-month performance period, primarily involving electronic delivery of updated license files. Synopsys, Inc. has been identified as the exclusive provider due to the proprietary nature of the Code V software and the extensive existing optical models developed using this specific platform. NASA emphasizes that alternative software solutions would cause significant project delays, potentially disrupting time-critical scientific instrument development and risking mission operations. Interested parties should note that oral communications will not be accepted, and the government retains full discretion on the procurement approach.