National Instruments I/O Electronics Boards

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking to procure 20 National Instruments USB 6363 Multifunction I/O Electronics Boards through a brand name, firm-fixed-price contract. The procurement is specifically for use in the SARTS IV NAP unit being developed by NSWCCD code c732, with these devices being critical for generating PSK waveforms to track submarines on acoustic ranges. The solicitation (N0016725Q0050) is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared under FAR Subpart 12.6, with quotes to be submitted by January 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST to armel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil. The technical evaluation will be conducted on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, requiring quotations to include pricing, FOB destination terms, point of contact information, GSA contract number if applicable, business size certification, and payment terms on company letterhead. Potential offerors must submit any questions about the solicitation by January 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST.

The contract opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 334413, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The procurement is specifically for the Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing category, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 5962 for Microcircuits and Electronic components. Delivery of the 20 National Instruments USB 6363 boards is required to NSWCCD in West Bethesda, MD by March 31, 2025. The justification for the brand name procurement is rooted in National Instruments' ownership of all design information, manufacturing knowledge, and critical equipment for the USB 6363 devices, as well as the unit's requirement for seamless integration with LabVIEW software for PSK waveform generation. The place of performance is located in Westlake, MD 20817, with the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command serving as the procuring agency. Extensive prior prototyping with these specific devices has been conducted, making alternative products prohibitively expensive to implement.