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ID: N0016426Q0218 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  95%
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Description

N00164-26-Q-0218 SOLE SOURCE -CADENCE SOFTWARE FSG DA10 - NAICS 541512 ISSUE DATE 07 JUL 2026 CLOSING DATE 15 JUL 2026 2:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Cadence Software to include: Spectra MMSIM with Spectra X Simulator, Virtuoso Advanced Node Option for Layout, Virtuoso Layout Suite XL, Virtuoso Schematic Editor XL and Virtuoso ADE Assembler.

The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC. under the authority of FAR 12. This is being sole sourced because the vendor holds all proprietary data and specifications of the required software. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation 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.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 12. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0218 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.

Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.

Offers shall be e-mailed to Jaclyn.m.bailey5.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 15 JUL 2026 2:00 PM EASTERN TIME.

Background
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Cadence Software, specifically designed to support their mission in advanced technology and systems development. The goal of this contract is to procure proprietary software from Cadence Design Systems Inc., which holds all necessary data and specifications for the required software tools.

Work Details
The contract includes the procurement of the following Cadence Software products: Spectra MMSIM with Spectra X Simulator, Virtuoso Advanced Node Option for Layout, Virtuoso Layout Suite XL, Virtuoso Schematic Editor XL, and Virtuoso ADE Assembler.

These tools are essential for electronic design automation and are intended to enhance the capabilities of NSWC Crane in their engineering tasks.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract will be defined within the terms of the agreement following the award.

Place of Performance
Crane IN 47522 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be properly registered to be eligible for award. The solicitation is being issued as a sole source due to the proprietary nature of the software, indicating that only Cadence Design Systems Inc. can fulfill this requirement.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior award N0016423DGM74, awarded to Cadence Design Systems for $3,129,855 (09/21/23–09/20/28). That prior effort provided software license maintenance agreements for Cadence EDA tools used for design, evaluation, verification, and debugging, including Virtuoso Schematic Editor and Virtuoso Layout Suite and related simulation/verification capabilities. The current requirement similarly lists Cadence software products (e.g., Spectra MMSIM with Spectra X Simulator, Virtuoso Layout Suite XL, Virtuoso Schematic Editor XL, and Virtuoso ADE Assembler), which aligns with the same toolset category and looks like an ongoing continuation of maintaining/procuring those specific licenses.

Overview

Response Deadline
July 15, 2026, 2:00 p.m. EDT Due in 8 Days
Posted
July 7, 2026, 6:29 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Crane, IN 47522 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
$50,000 - $250,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 8 days, below average for the NSWC Crane Division.
On 7/7/26 NSWC Crane Division issued Synopsis Solicitation N0016426Q0218 for Cadence Software due 7/15/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541512 and PSC DA10.
Primary Contact
Name
Jaclyn Bailey   Profile
Phone
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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSEA > NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER > NSWC CRANE
FPDS Organization Code
1700-N00164
Source Organization Code
100076494
Last Updated
July 7, 2026
Last Updated By
morgan.m.helton.civ@us.navy.mil
Archive Date
July 30, 2026