DGX-1 Deep Learning Supercomputer *Brand Name or Equal

Added: Jun 01, 2018 8:07 am

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, 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. Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N66604-18-Q-2190.  This RFQ will post for less than 30 days.

The Government intends to broaden competition by providing offerors with the maximum opportunity to supply the Governments needs by allowing for brand name or equal.  The minimum specifications that equal products must meet or exceed are below.  All offers must include a detailed product specification sheet that demonstrates your products will meet all the required minimum specifications. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport ("NUWCDIVNPT") is seeking a Firm Fixed Price ("FFP") quote for the following:

Must meet or exceed the Brand Name or equal specifications of the following product:

New equipment ONLY; No remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Required delivery is 30 days After Receipt of Order. Offers shall include shipping charges, if applicable, F.O.B. Destination to Newport, RI 02841.

This requirement is being solicited as a 100% Small Business set-aside requirement under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334112, as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The applicable size standard is 1,250 employees.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-97. FAR 52.212-1 “Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items” and FAR 52.212-3 “Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items” apply. FAR 52.212-4 “Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items,” 52.212-5 “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items,” 52.209-11 “Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax also apply to this solicitation.” DFARS 252.204-7008 “Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls”, 252.204-7012 “Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting” and 252.204-7013 “Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Offerors” apply to this solicitation.

DFARS Clause 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation applies to any quoted item with a per unit value which exceeds $5,000.00 USD. This requirement is exempt from Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Section 508 requirements.

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.  

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

The Government intends to award a single FFP purchase order to the eligible, responsible offeror whose offer represents the lowest price technically acceptable offer. In order to be determined technically acceptable: (1) the offeror must quote items in their required quantities meeting or exceeding the minimum specifications; (2) submit detailed specification sheets for products quoted; and (3) the Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within PPIRS-SR (currently, Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

The Government's preferred payment method is via credit card. Defense Priorities and Allocations System ("DPAS") rating of DO-C9 applies.

Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, detailed product specification sheets that demonstrates your products will meet all the required minimum specifications and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and e-mail address), contractor CAGE Code, and contractor DUNS.

Offers must be submitted via email to Nicholas.sanginario@navy.mil. Offers must be received on or before 2:00 p.m. on 07 June 2018. For questions pertaining to this acquisition, please contact Nick Sanginario by email: Nicholas.sanginario@navy.mil