Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award to Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award to Cadence Design Systems, Inc. This action is for the procurement of Cadence Visual System Simulator software licenses on a noncompetitive, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) basis, pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for three (3) Visual System Simulator software licenses for a one-year term. The period of performance will be one year from the date of award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order, Noncompetitive
- Intended Awardee: Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
- Period of Performance: One year from award date
- NAICS Code: 513210 – Software Publishers (Size Standard: $47.0 million)
- Published: May 13, 2026
Response & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals. However, interested parties may submit capability information demonstrating their ability to satisfy the Government's requirement. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government retains discretion in deciding whether to compete this requirement based on responses.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code. This notice is preliminary and subject to change. Any comments, questions, or concerns should be submitted via e-mail to Ashley Prokop at Ashley.c.prokop.civ@us.navy.mil.