Fidelity Pointwise Software

This is a Synopsis of Contract Action (SOCA); this is not a solicitation for proposals and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this SOCA or any follow-up information requests. The purpose of this SOCA is to notify industry of the US Air Force’s intent of contract action and possibly gain knowledge of other potentially qualified sources and their size classifications (small business, large business, etc.) Please do not request a copy of solicitation, as one does not exist.

Synopsis of Contract Action: The AFTC Contracting Directorate (AFTC/PZRB), Edwards AFB intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-99 using Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items; FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures; and FAR Part 13.106(b) Soliciting from a Single Source to Cadence Design Systems, Inc., 2655 Seely Avenue, San Jose, CA 95134. The applicable NAICS is 513210. Large business size standard is:

$47M. The following is a brief description of the acquisition requirements:

CLIN 0001: (2 EA) CFD111 – Pointwise Software This synopsis is published for informational purposes only. The proposed source, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is the sole, authorized distributor of Pointwise Meshing Software and support for the United States. There are no other available authorized resellers or distributors.

There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement. In addition, the response should include verification of the Offeror’s Representation and Certifications—Commercial Items in accordance to FAR 52.212-3. If the offer does not have a copy of this provision, go to http://www.sam.gov/ to load required information.

Any response received without completing this registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR part 12. All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement. Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 4:30 p.m., Pacific Time, 26 April 2024. Responses should be submitted to:

Contract Specialist Brandy Forbes (AFTC/PZRA), Directorate of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524. The contractual point of contact is Brandy Forbes, E-mail: brandy.forbes@us.af.mil or Tyler Pittmon, Email: tyler.pittmon@us.af.mil. Telephone requests to be placed on a mailing list will not be honored.