SAM #N6660426Q0314

Sole Source Procurement of Crystal Group Ruggedized Hardware for NUWC Newport

This procurement opportunity from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), under the Department of the Navy, seeks ruggedized computer hardware manufactured exclusively by Crystal Group for use with existing government platform infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) - OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): - Crystal Group (no substitutions permitted) - Products Requested: - RS1201S14 system with i9-13900TE CPU, 64GB DDR4, 2x 1.92TB SATA, multifunctional I/O card, remote power in, Crystal Glides (NUWC ARES) (1 unit, part number CMS-00028) - Configuration management fee for platinum motherboard, HDD, memory, CPU, power supply, DVD, metal, fans, approved peripheral cards, and unique items (16 units, part number C1000497-A) - RS/RCS series 20 inch rail mounting kit, Jonathan brand, fits 19-22 inch and 25-28 inch racks (16 units, part number KIT-00010) - Extended machined 2.5 inch drive carrier sled assembly (16 units, part number MTA-01470) - Kingston SATA SSD, 1.92TB, 2.5 inch 7mm, TLC, 3.34W power, 3504TBW endurance, 1DWPD, TCG-OPAL self-encrypting drive (16 units, part number HDD-00596) - 115V line power cord, 16AWG, 12 feet, blue, with locking C13 connector (16 units, part number WHS-01002) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source to Crystal Group due to compatibility and ruggedization requirements - No substitutions allowed; alternative hardware would require complete redesign and qualification testing - Delivery required to Naval Station Newport, RI - Period of Performance: - Delivery required by end of 2026 - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Naval Station Newport, Newport, RI - NUWC DIV NEWPORT, 1176 Howell St, Newport, RI 02841-1703

Description

THIS SOLICITATION IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. A determination not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Quotes received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.

(RFQ) Number is N6660426Q0314

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award on a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order for the following Crystal Group items on a Sole Source basis, no substitutions allowed. The Government’s existing platform infrastructure is manufactured by Crystal Group, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), which necessitates that the required hardware must also be acquired from Crystal Group. Without the essential ruggedization process Crystal Group provides, the new hardware would not be compatible with existing and would not be compatible with various conditions the platform is subjected to. Utilizing different hardware is not feasible as it would require complete redesign, engineering, and manufacturing of a new platform. This alternative would also demand extensive qualification testing, leading to significant cost overruns and schedule delays, therefore, Crystal Group is the only source capable of meeting this requirement.

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