N6660426Q0172.pdf

The request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-26-Q-0172.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order for the following ThinkMate items on a Sole Source basis to ThinkMate, a Source Code LLC company.

The Government currently uses and has used ThinkMate machines for the past 5 years in its infrastructure to support research. Migrating to a new manufacturer would necessitate a comprehensive and time-consuming review and potential rewrite of algorithms. Many of these configurations that have been fine-tuned have been automated across the system. Making the changes to re-configure the optimization and then create new configurations would have a significant impact to cost and schedule. ThinkMate is the direct source for this requirement and does not have an authorized distribution channel for the required part.

This requirement is being solicited on an unrestricted basis as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 541519 – Information Technology Value Added Resellers. The Small Business Size Standard is 150 Employees.

This solicitation is not a request for competitive quotes. A determination not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Quotes received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) requires the following:

CLIN Item Description Part No. QTY 0001 Intel C741 (AHCI) [SATA 6, 8 ports] RAID 1 (*OS) -> 2 x 7.68TB Micron 5400 PRO Series 2.5" SATA 6.0Gb/s Solid State Drive, in accordance with (IAW) minimum specifications provided in Attachment 1

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Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI. The Government’s desired delivery date is 07/13/2026.

Quotes should include a validity date of no less than 60 days from due date for receipt of offers.

Offerors shall include shipping cost into the unit price for each line above. A separate line for shipping will not be provided.

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

Offerors shall include price, payment terms, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submissions: Offeror Point of Contact (including phone number and email address); Offeror CAGE Code; and Offeror SAM UEI.

The Government will also consider past performance information on the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) where negative information within SPRS may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

The Government’s method of payment will be electronic payment via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at http://www.sam.gov/ https://acquisition.gov/far.

In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (IUD) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more.

The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

--FAR 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2007) --FAR 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications --FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) --FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (Nov 2021).

--FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) --FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (Oct 2020) --FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items --FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items --FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2025-O0003)

(DEVIATION 2025-O0004)

--FAR 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Commercial Products and Commercial Services) Items (DEVIATION 2025-O0003)(DEVIATION 2025-O0004) --FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) --FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021) --FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

In addition, the following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clauses and provisions apply to this order:

--DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) --DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEC 2022) --DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2022) --DFARS 252.204- 7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information (Oct 2016);

--DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (May 2016);

--DFARS 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (Jan 2021);

Quotes shall be submitted to Elizabeth Peckham at elizabeth.a.peckhame2.civ@us.navy.mil. Quotes received after the published closing date are late and may not be considered for award. For questions regarding this acquisition, please contact Elizabeth Peckham at elizabeth.a.peckham2.civ@us.navy.mil.

Attachments Herein:

Attachment 1: Government Minimum Specifications https://acquisition.gov/far