Annual ANSA (Beta MCAE Suite) local network software renewal.

The NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) is planning a sole-source software renewal for ANSA (Beta MCAE Suite) local network licenses. This procurement supports the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama, and includes 1,000 tokens for software maintenance, technical support, and updates. NASA intends to award the contract to Cadence Design Systems, Inc. under FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures. While currently planned as a sole-source action, the agency is accepting capability statements to determine if a competitive procurement is possible. The performance period runs from June 6, 2026, to June 5, 2027. Submissions to challenge the sole-source status are due by June 8, 2026. The Statement of Work (SOW) and Capability Statement Template define the technical scope, including maintenance requirements for both Linux and Windows environments. NASA plans a sole-source award to Cadence Design Systems, Inc. but is using this notice to identify other potential sources that can meet the technical requirements. The agency will evaluate capability statements to decide if the procurement should be competed.