Pointwise Software

2026-11-03

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 .

Maryland

2026-05-02