NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Synopsys Corporation only. This software is proprietary to Synopsys.

Authority is FAR 13.106(B)(1) Only one source reasonably available.

This procurement will be processed using FAR Part 13 simplified Acquisition Procedures.

[he Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on April 10, 2015. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.

This synopsis shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information solicited.

NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/p ub_library/Omb.html .