Pointwise Software

Project ID: N0016726Q1096 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	NSWC Carderock Division
Deadline	05/13/26
Posted	05/08/26
Estimated Value	<$250,000 (solicitation indicates Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which in most cases, applies to contracts expected to be less than $250K in value)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	513210 - Software Publishers
PSC	7A21 - IT And Telecom - Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software)
Location	9500 MacArthur Blvd Bethesda, MD 20817 USA

Description

Primary Latest Change

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for Pointwise software and support. The compliant material is available solely from Cadence Design Systems, Inc., as the required support can only be purchased through Cadence. The NAICS code is 513210 and the business size is $47 million. The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Cadence. The proposed action is for Pointwise support, for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: Cadence is the only source of the required support, with no compatible software on the market. The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Cadence Design Systems, Inc. using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 12:00PM May 01 2026. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received by 12:00PM Noon on 05/01/2026 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries should be directed to both Michael Bonaiuto at michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for Pointwise software and support, which is available solely from Cadence Design Systems, Inc. The agency's mission involves the design and development of submarine maneuvering simulation software, and they have utilized Pointwise for over 20 years. The contract is being awarded on a sole-source basis due to the unique nature of the required support, which can only be purchased through Cadence. The estimated price for this procurement follows previous Purchase Order No. N0016724P0087. Work Details The contract includes the 1-Year renewal of Pointwise annual software maintenance and support service. The software maintenance service must be purchased to meet project schedules by May 31, 2026, with a new period of performance ending May 31, 2027. Pointwise software is used to generate three-dimensional body-fitted meshes for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, which are critical for analyzing flow fields around submarine hulls. The manufacturer is Cadence Design Systems, Inc., located at 2655 Seely Avenue, San Jose, CA 95134. Period of Performance The period of performance for the contract begins on May 31, 2026, and ends on May 31, 2027. Place of Performance The place of performance is implied to be at locations relevant to the NSWCCD's operations.

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