REQUEST FOR QUOTE - OAC Hardware
ID: N63285-24-Q-0127Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNCIS QUANTICO VAQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7J20)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), is soliciting quotes for the procurement of specific brand-name hardware essential for enhancing its Cyber network infrastructure. The required equipment includes Dell switches, Mellanox adapters, and AXIOM hard drives, which must be compatible with existing systems to ensure seamless integration and operational efficiency. This procurement is critical for maintaining network security, reliability, and throughput, with a total small business set-aside to encourage participation from eligible vendors. Interested parties must submit their proposals by September 12, 2024, at 12:00 PM US Eastern Standard Time, and can direct inquiries to Lecia Rosario at lecia.rosario@ncis.navy.mil or Kristin Gomez at kristin.gomez@ncis.navy.mil.

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    The Department of the Navy's Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) seeks to procure specific brand-name equipment essential for expanding its existing network infrastructure. This purchase is justified under the authority that permits limiting competition due to proprietary requirements identified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 8.405-6(b). The goods, including Dell and NVIDIA products, are necessary for compatibility with current systems, ensuring seamless integration and efficient maintenance. Key items include network adapters, switches, and cables exclusively from manufacturers like Dell Federal Systems, NVIDIA Corporation, and Axiom Memory Solutions. The procurement aims to enhance operational capacity while adhering to stringent compatibility standards, and estimated delivery is expected within 30 days after receipt of order. This justification outlines the necessity for these specific brands to meet government requirements while maintaining equipment uniformity and minimizing integration issues, ultimately facilitating effective expansions in the NCIS network.
    The document outlines solicitation N63285-24-Q-0127 issued by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service for commercial items, specifically hardware for an Operational Access Control project. It details submission requirements, due date set for September 12, 2024, and establishes a small business set-aside for the bidding process. The solicitation is based on the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation criteria. Vendors are instructed to submit pricing and other required documentation through specified contacts within the agency. The hardware list includes various networking equipment and components essential for the project. Terms and conditions, along with pertinent federal regulations (including FAR clauses), are incorporated within the solicitation. Additionally, essential certifications regarding telecommunications equipment compliance and economic status of businesses (such as women-owned and veteran-owned classifications) must be provided. The document serves as a formal request for proposals to enhance government procurement practices and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering participation from small businesses in aged care operational needs.
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