160821_-_Combined_synopsis-solicitation_statement.docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Request For Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-16-Q-0821. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, RI (NUWCDIVNPT) has a requirement for the purchase of an integrated Rack Mount Computer System for large scale data analysis and simulation. This simulation and data analysis effort is critical to bringing new capabilities to the fleet. Specific packaging constraints require a very high density solution where as many CPU cores as possible be packaged to fit into an existing rack mount enclosure, and where the Rack Mount Computer System solution must be compatible with the existing enclosure’s cooling budget. A preferred solution would utilize three (3) identical independent 2U Rack Mount Computer Systems each containing four (4) server nodes, where each 2U Computer System consumes less than 1500 watts, and where three of these 2U Systems could be packaged into NUWC’s existing rack enclosure.

NUWCDIVNPT intends to issue a Firm-Fixed Price contract for the purchase of three (3) identical independent 2U Rack Mount Computer Systems each containing four (4) server nodes. There are 2 separate lines that pricing is required for in accordance with Attachment #1.

This procurement will be processed using FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Solicitation is Set Aside 100% for Small Business. The NUWCDIVNPT Office for Small Business Programs concurs with the set-aside determination. The NAICS is 334111, size standard is 1,000 employees. The Government intends to award a single FFP purchase order to the eligible, responsible offeror whose offer represents the best value, considering price and technical acceptability. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that shall be considered by the agency. This solicitation and any subsequent amendments will be posted to the FedBizOpps. For information on this acquisition contact Tim Burger at timothy.burger@navy.mil.

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies. Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, and DFARS 52.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items apply. The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: none. Offers should include price and delivery terms and the following additional information: none required. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating does not apply. Offers must be submitted to Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Commercial Acquisition, Code 0222, 1176 Howell Street, Bldg. 1258, Newport, Rhode Island 02841 via email to Tim Burger timothy.burger@navy.mil

Offers must be received by 2:00 p.m. EST on 14 Jan 2016.

Further details to be provided upon issue of RFQ N66604-16-P-0821, which is anticipated to be on or about 15 Jan 2016. Required delivery is 30 days, ARO, F.O.B. Destination - Naval Station Newport; Newport, RI.

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available at the website.