NVIDIA InfiniBand Adapter Card

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA SSC) is seeking to procure 52 units of NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-6 InfiniBand & Ethernet Adapter Cards (part number MCX653105A-ECAT) through a full and open competition solicitation. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 80NSSC25890224Q is a brand name requirement classified under NAICS code 541519 for Computer Related Services. Quotes are due by January 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM CT, with technical and contractual questions accepted until December 31, 2024 at 1:00 PM CT. The contract will be awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, with delivery specified as FOB Destination. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 regarding telecommunications equipment.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business category and will be competed openly. The place of performance is located in Huntsville, Alabama, zip code 35812. The detailed specification requires single-port QSFP56 network adapters supporting 100GbE/HDR100/EDR speeds with a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface and tall bracket configuration. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 52 network adapter cards. The solicitation includes standard FAR clauses and representations for commercial items, requiring vendors to provide CAGE codes, certify business size, and complete various standard representations and certifications. Potential contractors must carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the detailed technical and administrative requirements specified in the RFQ.