Cadence Software License for Visual System Simulator and Microwave Office 80NSSC26937414Q

All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26937414Q in the subject line. Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Cadence Software License for Visual System Simulator and Microwave Office. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC Building 5 2655, Seely Avenue San Jose, California 95134 United States is the sole provider of Cadence Software License for Visual System Simulator and Microwave Office NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC). The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial The NAICS Code for this procurement is 513210. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/9/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf . Primary Point of Contact: Laura Quave Procurement Specialist II laura.a.quave@nasa.gov

Posting Modified on 07/20/2026 to change posting from Sole Source to compete Full/open. See attachments for complete details for the RFQ, SOW, and Redacted Brand Name Justification. This is a Brand Name for Cadence Software License for Visual System Simulator and Microwave Office. This procurement is set aside for small business. ALL VENDORS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PRICING FROM THE MANUFACTURER, AND CONFIRM AUTHORIZATION TO RESELL THE ITEMS LISTED IN THE STATEMENTO OF WORK. MUST PROVIDE AT THE TIME YOU SUBMIT YOUR QUOTE. All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26937414Q in the subject line. Please include the following in your Quote: Net 30 FOB Destination Please provide your Cage Code & UEI # on your Quote. Please provide ARO delivery time/Lead Time on your Quote. If shipping is applicable, please provide on your Quote. Please apply any discounts to your Quote. We will not be paying with a Credit Card.