II.G. Combined Synopsis - Amendment 002.pdf

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6-Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. In accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2) this solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days.

Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N66604-24-Q-0136. This requirement is being solicited as 100% total small business set aside. The NAICS Code is 334112; the size standard is 1,250 employees. This requirement is for NVIDIA Graphic Cards. NVIDIA Corporation’s is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the hardware that is presently being utilized by the Submarine Multi Mission Team Trainer at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT). NVIDIA hardware is the only hardware that has form, fit and function that can be incorporated into the submarine trainer hardware configuration.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis, NVIDIA Graphic Cards, no substitutions allowed, which is detailed below. Desired delivery for all items is 15 AUGUST 2024, F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, RI 02841.

For the purposes of quoting to this opportunity, the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure is identified below:

ITEM DESCRIPTION Part # QTY Graphic Cards -

VMH Base X11 - 2.5, 25G - Single T1000 GPU (In accordance with attached minimum specifications)

NVIDIA ST20-01-R6 4

The items shall be new condition; no used or refurbished items will be allowed.

The Government has determined that this requirement is an exception to 508 requirements.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect though the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC), FAC 2024-02, effective 01/22/2024.

The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

- FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Item;

- FAR 52.212-3 ALT 1 – Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items Alternate 1;

- FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items;

- FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items; The additional following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to the acquisition:

-- 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018)

-- 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Nov 2020);

-- 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246);

-- 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020);

-- 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008).

The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(Deviation)” after the date of the clause.

Full text of incorporated FAR clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far.

The following DFARS clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

- 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls;

- 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information;

-252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting;

- 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support;

- 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services apply to this solicitation;

- 252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements (included if item is not a commercial off the shelf item);

- 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-1717 DOD Assessment Requirements (included if item is not a commercial off the shelf item); and

- 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) in Past Performance Evaluations.

Full text of incorporated DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (UID) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more.

The Government intends to award a single FFP Purchase Order to the eligible and responsible offeror on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable basis. In order to be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must provide the following:

(1) A quote including all of the items listed in table above. No partial quotes will be accepted.

(2) Offerors must include the manufacturer name and part numbers/serial numbers of all of the items.

(3) Provide assertion that all items are shipped from within the US;

(4) Provide assertion that all items configured in house are new products, gray market items will not be accepted;

Additionally, the Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within the SPRS may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

Payment will be via Invoice, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT), formerly known as Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

Offerors shall include price, shipping costs, delivery terms, and the following additional information with the submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), Offeror’s CAGE Code and DUNS number, and the quote shall include a validity date of no less than 60 days from due date for receipt of offers.

Active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is required prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Instructions for registration are available at the website.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Elyce Hall at elyce.c.hall.civ@us.navy.mil and must be received on or before Tuesday, 19 MARCH 2024, 1400 Eastern Standard Time (EST). Quotes received after this date are late and may not be considered for award. For questions regarding this acquisition, please contact Elyce Hall at elyce.c.hall.civ@us.navy.mil.