NI PXI Cards

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking to procure specific National Instruments (NI) PXI cards for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport. The solicitation (RFQ N66604-25-Q-0200) requires 20 PXI-8821 Windows 10 64-bit cards and 10 PXI-6221 cards with specific technical specifications. This is a sole source procurement due to the discontinued nature of these specific items and their critical compatibility with existing government systems. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, which means vendors must meet precise technical requirements and provide the lowest competitive price. Potential contractors must submit their quotes via email by January 29, 2025, at 1200 Eastern Time, with quotes required to be valid for at least 30 days. Technical acceptability requires vendors to be OEM authorized resellers, provide proof of US shipping origin, and confirm all items are new products.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 541519 with a size standard of 150 employees. The place of performance is Newport, RI 02841, and delivery is required FOB Destination within 65 days after contract award. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include their CAGE code with submitted quotes. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement is structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The technical specifications require exact brand name items from National Instruments, with no gray market alternatives permitted. Vendors must demonstrate they can provide the precise discontinued PXI card models needed for the government's existing technical infrastructure, highlighting the specialized nature of this procurement.