Brand Name National Instruments Hardware

The Department of the Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking to procure brand-name National Instruments hardware for a data acquisition system supporting the FFG62 Land Base Engineering Site. The solicitation specifically requires various PXIe hardware components, including chassis, analog input modules, power cords, interface cards, and related accessories. Only National Instruments or authorized resellers are eligible to submit quotes for this commercial items procurement using simplified acquisition procedures. Quotes must be submitted electronically by May 9, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with the award being made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quoter who is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Evaluation will focus on precise compliance with specified technical requirements, brand name specifications, and the ability to meet the Navy's unique technical needs for data collection and system compatibility.

The solicitation is not set aside for a specific small business category, although the Request for Quote indicates a preference for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) participation. The procurement covers quantities ranging from 3 to 80 units of various National Instruments hardware components, with a total anticipated delivery date of July 30, 2025. The place of performance is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with funding sourced from FY25 Other Procurement, Navy. Market research has already been conducted, evaluating potential vendors and confirming that National Instruments hardware uniquely meets the technical specifications required for the Navy's data acquisition system. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is planned to be executed as a firm fixed-price contract with a projected completion timeline of six months from award.