SOLIDWORKS LICENSE RENEWAL-GSA AWARD
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 Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) Aircraft Operations Center (AOC), has issued a Sole Source Justification for the renewal of SolidWorks licenses with Lyme Technology Solutions out of Lebanon, NH. This action is based on a GSA award and is necessary to support the design of aircraft modifications for NOAA's fleet.
Purpose & Justification
NOAA's AOC requires the ability to design aircraft modifications to meet agency mission requirements. SolidWorks is identified as the industry standard for Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) in this context. The justification highlights that OMAO receives CAD files in SolidWorks format, and its workforce is extensively trained in SolidWorks modeling. The software, including 3D CAD and simulation modeling, requires yearly renewal for continued support and compatibility. Market research indicated that similar products do not meet agency needs, and the cost and time to convert to alternative software would create an undue burden.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Justification (for GSA Award)
- Vendor: Lyme Technology Solutions, Lebanon, NH
- Product/Service: Renewal of SolidWorks Licenses
- Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) Aircraft Operations Center (AOC)
- Product Service Code: 7A20 - Application Development Software Delivered By Perpetual License
- Published Date: June 15, 2026 (This is the date the justification was published)
Vendor Selection
Lyme Technology Solutions was selected as the sole source provider because they are the only GSA contract holder identified with SolidWorks licenses on their GSA contract. No other vendors were found on GSA offering SolidWorks.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Michelle Walton at MICHELLE.WALTON@NOAA.GOV or 757-605-7411.