Yearly maintenance software agreement
ID: 80NSSC25892162QType: Special Notice
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Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f333915b0c9e49feb4abe709c11c023e/view
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    Description

    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to establish a yearly maintenance software agreement for Keysight Technologies' Advanced Design System (ADS) and RFPro Software suite. The procurement aims to ensure regular software upgrades and provide technical support, which are vital for maintaining operational efficiency in governmental and defense applications that utilize advanced design software. This sole source contract will be awarded to Keysight Technologies, as they are the only provider capable of fulfilling these requirements, with performance taking place at NASA's Glenn Research Center. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Sara Jusino-Terry at sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov by 12 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 21, 2025, to be considered for this procurement.

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    Sara Jusino-Terry
    sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0037310 TAB 04 4 SOW.pdf
    The document outlines a one-year maintenance agreement for Keysight’s Advanced Design System (ADS) and RFPro Software suite. It specifies that Keysight will provide regular upgrades to the ADS/RF Pro software as they become available, ensuring users have access to the latest features and improvements. Additionally, the agreement includes provisions for technical support, allowing users to seek assistance when needed. This maintenance agreement underscores the importance of ongoing support and updates, which are crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and user satisfaction in governmental and defense applications utilizing advanced design software. The arrangement fits within the framework of federal requests for proposals (RFPs) by ensuring that critical software tools remain effective and up-to-date over the agreement's duration.
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