FY26 Pointwise Renewal
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), specifically the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC), has a requirement for FY26 Pointwise Renewal. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Cadence Design Systems, Inc. for this effort, citing Cadence as the sole provider. This notice is not a Request for Quotes; any price offers will not be reviewed at this time. Interested organizations must submit capabilities by June 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the purchase of Cadence Support for Fidelity Pointwise to renew continued support and software updates. Fidelity Pointwise is a specialized mesh generation software extensively used in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The scope includes:
- Cadence Support for Fidelity Pointwise
- Quantity: 8 licenses/units
- OEM Part #: CFD111SCM1
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027
- Place of Performance: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Huntsville, AL 35812
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Intent / Pre-Solicitation for Commercial Items/Services (FAR Part 12)
- Intended Awardee: Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
- Procuring Center: NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC)
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract)
- Response Due: June 24, 2026, 8:00 a.m. CST
- Published: June 17, 2026
Response & Evaluation
Interested organizations are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. A decision by the Government not to compete this proposed effort, based on responses to this notice, is at its sole discretion. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Primary Point of Contact: Monica Wilson, monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov