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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is issuing a solicitation for Monitoring System Processing Blades, intended for purchase from Concurrent Technologies Inc., as it's deemed the only source available. This procurement falls under FAR guidelines, specifically FAR Part 13.106-1(b), allowing for sole sourcing when justified. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement by 12:00 PM EST on April 4, 2025, although this is not a request for competitive quotes.
The scope includes several items: a 2.5-inch SATA Drive mounting kit, a processing blade with a 6-core XEON processor, and related shipping services, all required in specific quantities. Inspection and acceptance of deliveries will occur at the NSWCCD facility in Silverdale, WA. The contract's terms reflect standard federal acquisition regulations and emphasize unique identification for items valued over $5,000.
This document serves to outline the Government's intent for procurement, ensuring that interested vendors are informed of requirements and submission processes, while also setting conditions for potential competition in future acquisitions, despite the current sole-source situation.
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The NSWCCD document outlines a Sole Source Justification for an acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, permitting procurement from a single source due to specific needs. It cites the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) that allows for such practices if circumstances limit competition. The document details three necessary items from Concurrent Technologies, Inc., essential for the Total Ship Monitoring System used in various U.S. submarine classes. The request emphasizes that these items are proprietary with restrictive rights and exclusive to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), making alternatives unacceptable. This procurement is critical for real-time data collection during acoustic trials to ensure operational efficiency of the submarines. The justification is rooted in the need for proprietary hardware configurations necessary for the monitoring subsystem, highlighting the limitations on competition in such specific cases. The document reinforces the importance of securing the required equipment to avoid disruptions in data collection capabilities during limited ship availability.