MatLAB Software License renewals
Updated
Special Notice from the Department of the Navy. Due Nov 12, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-5), 12 days left.
| Solicitation number | N00174-27-SIMACQ-M6-0002 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Office | Nswc Indian Head Division |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Software Publishers (513210) |
| Product or service code | DA10 |
| Posted | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 12, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-5) (12 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Description
This is a notice of intent to sole source, not a request for a quote (RFQ). A RFQ will not be issued and quotes will not be requested. Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD), intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis to The MathWorks, Inc. (CAGE: 0C524), located at 3 Apple Hill Dr, Natick, MA 01760, to provide the following service: MatLAB Software License renewals Manufacturer: The MathWorks, Inc. NSWC Indian Head requires renewal of Software Maintenance Service subscriptions for existing perpetual MATLAB licenses and associated toolboxes under Master License 31732211.
MATLAB software and maintenance are proprietary to and exclusively provided by The MathWorks, Inc. Only MathWorks can provide authorized updates, patches, and technical support for the existing MATLAB licenses and toolboxes. Alternative sources cannot maintain or support MathWorks proprietary software. Replacing MATLAB would require significant reengineering of legacy code and models, personnel retraining, recertification, schedule delays, and potential disruption to ongoing research and development efforts.
Accordingly, renewal directly from The MathWorks, Inc. is necessary to maintain software compatibility, continuity of operations, and access to current updates and technical support. This action is to be undertaken in accordance with FAR 13.106 (b) Soliciting from a single source, on the basis that the vendor is the only known source capable of meeting the government’s requirements.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 513210 for this requirement is. The FSC code is DA10. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price purchase order.
Negotiation being conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204 (C) (1). This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by November 12, 2026 at 10AM (EST).
Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or whether not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination not to complete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government.
The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
Contracting contact
- Erica Sites · [email protected] · (240) 723-2775
- IHD Contracts · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 513210, a business counts as small if it has no more than $47.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Companies that win this kind of work
Federal contractors paid for software publishers work, who also hold Navy contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
- Palantir Technologies Inc. $671.5 million in this trade
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About the buyer
The Department of the Navy awarded $132.1 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Electric Boat Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation and RTX Corporation. See what Navy is buying now.
Software Publishers contracts right now
There are 55 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 513210), 31 posted in the last 7 days; 45% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Navy and National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Most of the work with a stated place is in District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland. A notice in this trade gives a median of 10 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 13 days.
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Recent awards in this trade
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From the award notices agencies publish.