Voltage Input Module and Controller

This memorandum justifies the use of other than full and open competition for acquiring National Instruments (NI) data acquisition devices for NSWC Crane code JXMT. The lab utilizes customized LabView code that is proprietary to NI devices for its battery test stations, and replacing existing NI-9205 cards is urgent due to failures. The justification is based on both "Only One Responsible Source" and "Brand Name" considerations. Awarding to any vendor other than NI would render the current universal set of test procedures inoperable, requiring significant costs for new software and hardware development, training, and documentation for 43 existing NI battery test stations. The document is certified by technical/requirements personnel and approved by the Contracting Officer.

This government solicitation, N0016426Q0125, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide NI-9205 Voltage Input Modules and CompactRIO Controllers (cRIO-9045) to NSWC Crane. The acquisition is set aside for WOSB, with delivery and inspection at NSWC Crane, Indiana. Key requirements include firm-fixed-price arrangements, specific item identification and valuation (DFARS 252.211-7003), and compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1. Contractors must use the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic payment requests and receiving reports, adhering to detailed invoicing and administration instructions. The document also incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses concerning contract terms, payments, and cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of compliance for national defense and supply chain integrity. The contracting officer is the sole authority for contract changes, and detailed points of contact are provided for administration and technical matters.