High Performance Computing Cluster Upgrade

Added: Jun 02, 2016 9:23 am  

This is a combined synopsis and 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, quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  This solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b).  The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-16-Q-0938.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), RI intends to upgrade the High Performance Computing Cluster (HPCC).  This upgrade will include components comprised of brand name specific (per the attached Brand Name Specification Justification), brand name or equal, and minimum specification requirements in accordance with the attached Government System Configuration Specifications.  No substitutions are allowed for components designated as Brand Name Only.

All responsible sources may submit a quote for the following items in accordance with the attached Government System Configuration Specifications:

CLIN 0001 Hyper Node, 1 Each.

CLIN 0002 Storage Node, 1 Each.

CLIN 0003 Analysis Workstation, 1 Each.

CLIN 0004 40/10GB Ethernet Switch, 1 Each.

CLIN 0005 Cables, 6 Each.

CLIN 0006 Cable Adapters, 19 Each.

CLIN 0007 1U Tray Console, 1 Each.

This requirement is being solicited as Unrestricted as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP).  The NAICS for this requirement is 334111; the size standard is 1,250 employees.

The resultant contract will be a Firm Fixed Price contract.  Required delivery is thirty (30) days ARO, F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI 02841.  Payment will be via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87.  The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation.  The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation.  Clauses 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 apply to this solicitation.  DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls and 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting apply to this solicitation.

This requirement will be awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote.  In order to be determined technically acceptable: (1) the offeror must provide all of the items required by this solicitation and must provide the Brand Name Specified components required, no substitutions allowed, in the required quantities; (2) the offeror must submit a capability statement and complete product information for all components other than those designated as Brand Name Specified components; (3) the Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within PPIRS-SR may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

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

Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor cage code, and contractor DUNs number.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.  There is a 508 exception for the hardware being procured under this solicitation: Item or service is located in spaces frequented only by service personal for maintenance, repair or occasional monitoring of equipment (back office) (FAR 39.204(d)); 508 compliance does apply to the software being procured under this solicitation, see Clause C56 attached.  DFARS Clause 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation applies to this solicitation for CLINs 0001 - 0004 which are anticipated to have a unit cost of $5,000.00 or more.

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.

Offers must be submitted to Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Contracts Department, Code 0221, via email to Pamela J. Sheehan-McGuire at pamela.sheehanmcguir@navy.mil no later than 2:00 pm EST on Friday, June 10, 2016.  Offers received after the closing date and time specified will be ineligible for award.