Cadence Pointwise CFD Software and Add-Ons

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking capability statements or proposals for three perpetual Cadence Pointwise CFD software licenses, specialized add-ons, and maintenance and support under an intended sole-source procurement.

United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > FA9453 AFRL RVK (AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY)


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Sep 12, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 28, 2026 10:14 PM
Sole Source
Federal
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catalina.griego@spaceforce.mil
+15058460224
3550 Aberdeen Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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Description

The Air Force Research Laboratory requires three perpetual Cadence Pointwise Computational Fluid Dynamics software licenses, specialized add-ons, and maintenance and support periods not exceeding one year. The software will support CFD analysis and generation of high-quality computational grids for aerodynamic and fluid-dynamic simulations; exact quantities and delivery times for the products and support are not known in advance. The Government intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Cadence Design Systems Inc., identified as the sole developer and provider of Pointwise. This notice is informational and is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation; however, responsible sources may submit capability statements or proposals demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit future procurements.

Classification Codes
NAICS541519Other Computer Related Services
PSC7B20Hardware, software, and other equipment needed for specialized High Performance Computing (HPC) systems used in solving complex computational problems through massive concurrent use of computing resources and parallel processing techniques.
Smart Codes
cfd simulation softwarecfd mesh generation softwaresoftware maintenance and support
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Aug 28, 2026-Published Date
Sep 12, 2026-Response Due Date
Sep 13, 2026-Inactive Date
Sep 30, 2026-Anticipated Award Date
Requirements
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