SAM #N0017326Q5272

NRL Solicitation for High-Performance Computing Workstations and Accessories

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), part of the Department of the Navy, is soliciting quotations for advanced computing workstations and related equipment to support high-performance research needs. - Government Buyer: - Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Washington, DC - OEMs and Vendors: - Microway (manufacturer of WhisperStation workstations) - AMD (Ryzen Threadripper PRO CPUs) - Intel (Xeon CPUs) - CyberPower (SmartApp LCD GreenPower UPS) - Asus (professional monitors) - Logitech (keyboard and mouse combos) - Samsung (NVMe SSDs) - Seagate (Enterprise SATA drives) - NVIDIA (RTX GPUs) - Products/Services Requested: - 1x Microway Threadripper Pro WhisperStation (AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX, 512GB DDR5 ECC, Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB NVMe SSDs, NVIDIA RTX A1000 GPU, Windows 11 Pro) - 1x Microway Dual Xeon + GPU WhisperStation (Dual Intel Xeon 6527P, 256GB DDR5 ECC, Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB NVMe SSDs, 2x 20TB Seagate Enterprise SATA, NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 GPU, Windows 11 Pro) - 1x CyberPower SmartApp LCD GreenPower UPS (2U Rackmount/Desktop, 2190VA/1650W, 15 min runtime at half load) - 1x Asus 24" Widescreen Professional IPS LED Monitor with Logitech MK200 Keyboard and Mouse Combo - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new (no remanufactured or gray market items) - OEM warranty and service must be provided and maintained - Unique item identification and compliance with DFARS clauses required - Delivery required by contract deadline to NRL in Washington, DC - Total small business set-aside

Description

SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes a request for solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will be issued.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC)  2026-01 Effective: 03/17/2026

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 13.003 (b)(1) on a Firm-Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334111, with a small business size standard of 1250.

The associated Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 7B20.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington, DC, is seeking to purchase High-Speed Computer Towers and Accessories

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

X See SF 1449 attachment

Supplies: BRAND NAME OR EQUAL. 

Items must be brand name or equal in accordance with FAR 52.211-6.

Software/Hardware/Services: 

This procurement is for new equipment ONLY, unless otherwise specifically stated.  No remanufactured or "gray market" items are acceptable. All equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

• Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized dealer, an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions

• Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating that they are an authorized distributor for the specific items being procured.

FOB DESTINATION IS THE PREFERRED METHOD

Estimated Delivery Time: __________________

For FOB ORGIN, please provide the following information:

FOB Shipping Point: _______________________

Estimated Shipping Charge: _________________

Dimensions of Package(s): ____________________

Shipping Weight: __________________________

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

All Quoters shall submit 1 (one) copy of their technical and price quote with a signed/dated copy of attached SF1449.

Include your company DUNS Number and Cage Code on your quote.

All quotations shall be sent via e-mail.

GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT

Purchasing Agent Name: Richard Key

Tel: 202-875-9213

Email: richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil

Please reference this solicitation number on your correspondence and in the "Subject" line of your email.

ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL.

The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.  Award may be made without discussions or negotiations, therefore prospective contractors should have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 4.1102 and Part 52.204-7 when submitting a response to this solicitation.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable - Offers will be ranked lowest to highest according to price. A price analysis will be conducted to determine whether the lowest price will result from a single award or multiple awards. Based on the price analysis, the lowest price offer or multiple offers, will be forwarded to the requiring activity for technical evaluation (offer(s), in accordance with the specifications, will be deemed either technically acceptable or technically unacceptable). If the lowest price offer or offers is found technically acceptable and the pricing determined fair and reasonable by the Contracting Officer, evaluation will be deemed complete and award will be made based on the lowest price offer(s). If the lowest price offer is determined technically unacceptable, another analysis will be conducted amongst the remaining offers to determine if a single or multiple awards will provide the lowest price.  The lowest price offer(s) will be sent for technical evaluation. This process is repeated in order of price until an offer or combination of offers is deemed technically acceptable and price is determined fair and reasonable.

Table A-1. Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings:

Rating

Description

Acceptable

Quote meets all the minimum requirements/specifications as stated or provided in the RFQ specifications.

Unacceptable

Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements/specifications as stated or provided in the RFQ specifications.

Terms and Conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Exceptions. Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

Submission shall be received not later than the response date listed above. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). E-mailed submissions are accepted and are the preferred

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