FY25 Cadence Support Fidelity Pointwise Renewal
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure the FY25 Cadence Support Fidelity Pointwise Renewal through a sole source contract with Cadence Design Systems Inc., the exclusive provider for this service. This procurement is aimed at supporting mission activities related to the Orion spacecraft, Human Landing Systems, and Commercial Crew programs, requiring the acquisition of five units of the specified product, part number CFD111SCM1, to be delivered electronically to NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC). The performance period for this contract is set from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, highlighting the government's commitment to ensuring operational efficiency and mission readiness for ongoing and future space missions. Interested parties must submit their qualifications by 1 p.m. CST on May 16, 2025, and can reach out to Cara Craft at cara.s.craft@nasa.gov for further information.

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    The document outlines a request for the acquisition of Cadence Support Fidelity Pointwise Renewal for NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) for the fiscal year 2025. This support is intended for mission activities related to the Orion spacecraft, Human Landing Systems, and Commercial Crew programs. The requirement includes the procurement of five units of the specified product, identified by the part number CFD111SCM1. The delivery of these units will be conducted electronically to NASA JSC. The performance period is set from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. This Request for Proposal (RFP) highlights the government's investment in advanced technological support crucial for various ongoing and future space missions, ensuring operational efficiency and mission readiness.
    NASA/NSSC is seeking to procure FY25 Cadence Support Fidelity Pointwise Renewal through a sole source contract with Cadence Design Systems Inc., the exclusive provider for this service. The procurement will be managed by NASA, specifically at the Johnson Space Center, utilizing commercial acquisition processes outlined in FAR Parts 12 and 13. Interested parties have until 1 p.m. CST on May 16, 2025, to submit their qualifications for consideration, though the decision to proceed competitively remains at the government's discretion. The primary NAICS code for this acquisition is 513210. Oral responses are not permitted, and additional guidance is available through the designated Ombudsman. Contact for this RFP is provided for those interested in participating.
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