Attachment 3 Solicitation_QA_Form.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- N6134026R0005
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This is a Solicitation Question and Answer (Q&A) Form for the Navigation, Seamanship, and Shiphandling Trainer (NSST) Spares solicitation (N6134026R0005) issued by the Naval Air Systems Command. The document contains six numbered industry questions with corresponding government responses addressing product substitutions, obsolescence concerns, contract history, and proposal submission timelines.
Key responses from the government include: (1) rejection of substitute graphics cards from alternative vendors; (2) approval of the Buffalo TS5420RN3204 as a replacement for the discontinued TS6400, with specific technical requirements (rack mountable, 1U, 4-bay form factor); (3) confirmation that this is a new requirement with no incumbent contractor; (4) approval of a two-week proposal submission extension, moving the deadline from February 20, 2026 to March 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST; and (5) notification that the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics cards (part number 10GP53885KR) are no longer required due to obsolescence, along with removal of GeForce 50 series alternatives. The responses indicate the government's emphasis on exact part number compliance while accommodating unavoidable substitutions for obsolete components and providing contractors additional time to source replacement items.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Attachment 2 NSST Spares Brand Name Justification List 11-12-25.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 3 Solicitation_QA_Form.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Combo Synopsis N6134026R0005.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - NSST Spares Material List 10-2-25 - DRAFT.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| N6134026R0005 NSST Spares.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 NSST Spares SOW 10-2-25.pdf |
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| Solicitation - NSST Sparew | ||||||
| Solicitation Question/Response Form | ||||||
| Number | Topic/Subject | Reference | Page & Paragraph | Specific Question | Government Response | RFP Change Required? |
| 1 | To be complete by Offeror | To be complete by Offeror | To be complete by Offeror | To be complete by Offeror | To be completed by Government | To be completed by Government |
| 2 | Regarding the EVGA Cards, is the customer willing to take a different vendor than on the list but FFF/performance remain the same? Like EVGA 3080 becoming a 4070 or 4080 from PNY as an example? Please advise. Thank you for your help. | UPDATE TO QUESTION: The Gov't is no longer requesting this part number due to obsolescence. | ||||
| 3 | This is regarding your RFQ from sam.gov (SAM-N6134026R0005). Particularly for Buffalo |
Per vendor: TS6400 is EOL. lmk if they want to look at TS5420 series replacement.
| Please confirm so we can request the alternative right away. | Yes, but needs to be this exact match: TS5420RN3204 Needs to be rack mountable, 1U, and 4 bay in from factor. | |
| 4 | We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) |
an incumbent performing these services.
If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?
| Appreciate any insight you can provide. | Yes, this is a new requirement. | ||
| 5 | We are awaiting some quotes from vendors regarding items that have been discontinued. Specifically, we’re preparing an offer that identifies replacements for items that are obsolete and/or no longer in production. This will help the Navy to have an updated list of components that are commercially available, which will assist in overall system support and availability. Might it be possible to receive a two-week extension for proposal submittal (i.e. to Friday, 13 March instead of Friday, 20 Feb)? | Yes, a two week extension was granted and the new proposal due date shall be 06 March 2026 at 11:00am | |
| 6 | Might some of the GeForce 50 series (e.g. 5060/5070, >10GB) cards be acceptable, in lieu of rebuilt GeForce RTX 3080 cards? | UPDATE TO QUESTION: The Gov't is no longer requesting this part number due to obsolescence. | |
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