National Instruments I/O Electronics Boards
ID: N0016725Q0050Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

PSC

MICROCIRCUITS, ELECTRONIC (5962)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ce854f319b9240469e866d38e53668bd/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), is seeking to procure 20 units of the National Instruments USB 6363 Multifunction I/O Electronics Board on a brand-name basis. This procurement is specifically set aside for small businesses and is essential for the SARTS IV NAP unit, which generates PSK waveforms critical for submarine tracking on acoustic ranges. The exclusive proprietary rights held by National Instruments necessitate this sole-source procurement to ensure compatibility with existing software, particularly LabVIEW. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by 12:00 PM on January 10, 2025, with the anticipated contract award resulting in a firm-fixed price agreement and delivery expected by March 31, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Arnel Ngo at arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 757-478-2013.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Arnel Ngo
    (757) 478-2013
    arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf
    This memorandum serves as a Brand Name Justification for the sole source procurement of 20 National Instruments USB 6363 Multifunction I/O devices under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) allows the contracting officer to solicit from one source when only one is deemed reasonably available. The USB 6363 devices are essential for the SARTS IV NAP unit developed by NSWCCD, generating PSK waveforms crucial for submarine tracking on acoustic ranges. National Instruments retains exclusive proprietary rights and design information, making their products indispensable. The need for compatibility with existing software, particularly LabVIEW—also a National Instruments product—further necessitates sole sourcing. The justification outlines technical certifications ensuring accuracy and completeness of the submitted information. This procurement process reflects a commitment to increasing efficiency by utilizing established technologies while adhering to governmental guidelines on limited competition in certain acquisitions.
    N0016725Q0050 CSS.pdf
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) announced a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under solicitation number N0016725Q0050, seeking to procure 20 units of the National Instruments USB 6363 Multifunction I/O Electronics Board on a brand-name basis. This procurement is set aside for small businesses and aligns with various federal acquisition regulations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes, including necessary specifications and pricing, by 12:00 PM on January 10, 2025. The anticipated contract will result in a firm-fixed price agreement with delivery expected by March 31, 2025. The contract covers clauses related to cybersecurity, telecommunications equipment restrictions, and equal opportunity employment, among others. Additionally, detailed instructions for electronic payment submissions via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system are provided. The document specifies inspection and acceptance protocols as well as guidelines for successful proposal evaluations based on price and technical capability. Overall, this solicitation represents the government's procurement process aimed at acquiring specialized commercial items while ensuring compliance with federal standards.
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