Rugged Laptops with additional hard drives with canisters

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 synopsis/solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-19-Q-0696.

This requirement is being solicited as a Small Business Set Aside under North American Industry Classification System ("NAICS") Code 334111 as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 Employees.

NUWC Division Newport intends to purchase the following items on a Firm Fixed Price basis:
CLIN 0001: Fully Rugged Laptop Computers Qty: 26 EACH

CLIN 0002: 500 GB Spare Hard Drive with Canister to facilitate Qty: 26 EACH
swapping out drives. Spare Hard Drive shall be the same as the
drive delivered within the laptop

CLIN 0003: Shipping (If not included in the price) Qty: 1 Job

The quoted Rugged Laptops for CLIN 0001 listed above must meet the following Government Minimum Requirements:

•1. Fully Rugged Laptops:

Minimum Specifications

•1. Windows 10 Professional (Brand Name Component, see attached Brand Name Specification)

•2. No camera

•3. No Wireless Capability

•4. No Bluetooth

•5. PC Express Card Reader

•6. PCI Card Compatibility

•7. Intel Core i5-7440HQ 2.80GHz (Brand Name Component, see attached Brand Name Specification)

•8. 8GB Ram

•9. 500 GB Hard Drive

•10. No WLAN

•11. No TPM

•12. Emissive Backlit Keyboard

•13. Ruggedized

•14. DVD-Multi drive

•15. Ethernet Input

•16. 13.1 inch XGA Touch Screen with minimum of 1280*1024 resolution

Offerors must submit detailed product information along with the quote, to demonstrate quoted items meet the requirements.

Delivery is required 8 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO), F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI 02841.

Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, lead time, and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor cage code, and contractor DUNs number. Quotes received after the closing date and time specified will not be eligible for award.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-98. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-3. Offeror Representations and Certifiactions - 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.

In accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, if the unit prices proposed exceed $5,000.00 then UID tags will be required and payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow.

Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

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 quote items which meet the requirements specified, in the required quantities; and (2) the Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252-213-7000 where negative information within SPRS (formerly PPIRS-SR) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9 and the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Requirements that apply to this requirement are 36 C.F.R. § 1194.21, 36 C.F.R. § 1194.24, 36 C.F.R. § 1194.31, and 36 C.F.R. § 1194.41.

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Offers must be e-mailed directly to Levi Andrews at levi.andrews@navy.mil. Offers must be received by 2:00 PM (EST) on 20 December 2018. Offers received after this date and time will not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Levi Andrews at levi.andrews@navy.mil.
Amendment #1:

The purpose of this amendment is to:

•1. 1. Correct the requirement for CLIN 0002

•2. 2. Answer the industry questions below:

Q1: Can these be refurbished units or do they need to be new?

A1: All items must be new.

Q2: I don't see any brand preferences - does the brand of computer matter?

A2: Windows and Intel are the Brand Name Specified components of this requirement as stated in the Brand Name Specification attached to this solicitation. There is no Brand Name Requirement for the laptop itself.

Q3: You list a 512GB HDD (based on the size an SSD is indicated) but the spreadsheet lists a 500GB hard drive, which indicates a spindle type hard drive. Are they requesting a single drive or an internal and external drive?

A3: The hard drive should be a minimum of 500GB, solid state drive (SSD) or traditional spindle hard disk drive (HDD) is acceptable. The "external" drive should be a spare (replacement) drive for the internal, i.e. same as the drive delivered within the laptop, it is NOT an externally attached drive. The extra hard drive must also include a carriage to facilitate swapping out of the drives.

Q4: Please can we have a shipping zip code.

A4: 02841

Amendment 2:
The purpose of this amendment is to:
1. Extend the closing date and time of this RFQ to 21 December at 9:00 AM
2. Answer the industry question below:
Q1: Is there a screen size requirement?
A1: Yes, the minimum specification for the screen is a 13.1 inch XGA Touch Screen with a minimum resolution of 1280*1024

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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 synopsis/solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-19-Q-0696.

This requirement is being solicited as a Small Business Set Aside under North American Industry Classification System ("NAICS") Code 334111 as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 Employees.

NUWC Division Newport intends to purchase the following items on a Firm Fixed Price basis:
CLIN 0001: Fully Rugged Laptop Computers Qty: 26 EACH

CLIN 0002: 500 GB Spare Hard Drive with Canister to facilitate Qty: 26 EACH
swapping out drives. Spare Hard Drive shall be the same as the
drive delivered within the laptop

CLIN 0003: Shipping (If not included in the price) Qty: 1 Job

The quoted Rugged Laptops for CLIN 0001 listed above must meet the following Government Minimum Requirements:

•1. Fully Rugged Laptops:

Minimum Specifications

•1. Windows 10 Professional (Brand Name Component, see attached Brand Name Specification)

•2. No camera

•3. No Wireless Capability

•4. No Bluetooth

•5. PC Express Card Reader

•6. PCI Card Compatibility

•7. Intel Core i5-7440HQ 2.80GHz (Brand Name Component, see attached Brand Name Specification)

•8. 8GB Ram

•9. 500 GB Hard Drive

•10No WLAN

•11No TPM

•12Emissive Backlit Keyboard

•13Ruggedized (Built to withstand impact and built durable and long-lasting)

•14DVD-Multi drive

•15Ethernet Input

Offerors must submit detailed product information along with the quote, to demonstrate quoted items meet the requirements.

Delivery is required 8 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO), F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI 02841.

Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, lead time, and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor cage code, and contractor DUNs number. Quotes received after the closing date and time specified will not be eligible for award.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-98. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-3. Offeror Representations and Certifiactions - 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.

In accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, if the unit prices proposed exceed $5,000.00 then UID tags will be required and payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow.

Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

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 quote items which meet the requirements specified, in the required quantities; and (2) the Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252-213-7000 where negative information within SPRS (formerly PPIRS-SR) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9 and the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Requirements that apply to this requirement are 36 C.F.R. § 1194.21, 36 C.F.R. § 1194.24, 36 C.F.R. § 1194.31, and 36 C.F.R. § 1194.41.

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Offers must be e-mailed directly to Levi Andrews at levi.andrews@navy.mil. Offers must be received by 2:00 PM (EST) on 20 December 2018. Offers received after this date and time will not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Levi Andrews at levi.andrews@navy.mil.
Amendment #1:

The purpose of this amendment is to:

•1. 1. Correct the requirement for CLIN 0002

•2. 2. Answer the industry questions below:

Q1: Can these be refurbished units or do they need to be new?

A1: All items must be new.

Q2: I don't see any brand preferences - does the brand of computer matter?

A2: Windows and Intel are the Brand Name Specified components of this requirement as stated in the Brand Name Specification attached to this solicitation. There is no Brand Name Requirement for the laptop itself.

Q3: You list a 512GB HDD (based on the size an SSD is indicated) but the spreadsheet lists a 500GB hard drive, which indicates a spindle type hard drive. Are they requesting a single drive or an internal and external drive?

A3: The hard drive should be a minimum of 500GB, solid state drive (SSD) or traditional spindle hard disk drive (HDD) is acceptable. The "external" drive should be a spare (replacement) drive for the internal, i.e. same as the drive delivered within the laptop, it is NOT an externally attached drive. The extra hard drive must also include a carriage to facilitate swapping out of the drives.

Q4: Please can we have a shipping zip code.

A4: 02841

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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 synopsis/solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-19-Q-0696.

This requirement is being solicited as a Small Business Set Aside under North American Industry Classification System ("NAICS") Code 334111 as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 Employees.

NUWC Division Newport intends to purchase the following items on a Firm Fixed Price basis:
CLIN 0001: Fully Rugged Laptop Computers Qty: 26 EACH

CLIN 0002: 512 GB Hard Drive with Canister Qty: 26 EACH

CLIN 0003: Shipping (If not included in the price) Qty: 1 Job

The quoted Rugged Laptops for CLIN 0001 listed above must meet the following Government Minimum Requirements:

•1. Fully Rugged Laptops:

Minimum Specifications

•1. Windows 10 Professional (Brand Name Component, see attached Brand Name Specification)

•2. No camera

•3. No Wireless Capability

•4. No Bluetooth

•5. PC Express Card Reader

•6. PCI Card Compatibility

•7. Intel Core i5-7440HQ 2.80GHz (Brand Name Component, see attached Brand Name Specification)

•8. 8GB Ram

•9. 500 GB Hard Drive

•10No WLAN

•11No TPM

•12Emissive Backlit Keyboard

•13Ruggedized (Built to withstand impact and built durable and long-lasting)

•14DVD-Multi drive

•15Ethernet Input

Offerors must submit detailed product information along with the quote, to demonstrate quoted items meet the requirements.

Delivery is required 8 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO), F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI 02841.

Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, lead time, and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor cage code, and contractor DUNs number. Quotes received after the closing date and time specified will not be eligible for award.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-98. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-3. Offeror Representations and Certifiactions - 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.

In accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, if the unit prices proposed exceed $5,000.00 then UID tags will be required and payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow.

Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

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 quote items which meet the requirements specified, in the required quantities; and (2) the Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252-213-7000 where negative information within SPRS (formerly PPIRS-SR) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9 and the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Requirements that apply to this requirement are 36 C.F.R. § 1194.21, 36 C.F.R. § 1194.24, 36 C.F.R. § 1194.31, and 36 C.F.R. § 1194.41.

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Offers must be e-mailed directly to Levi Andrews at levi.andrews@navy.mil. Offers must be received by 2:00 PM (EST) on 20 December 2018. Offers received after this date and time will not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Levi Andrews at levi.andrews@navy.mil.

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