Acromag Data Center Cards

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "REDACTED Brand Name Justification" memorandum dated March 12, 2026. It serves to justify the non-competitive procurement of specific hardware components under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

The justification is based on FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 8.405-6, which allow for soliciting from a single source when only one is reasonably available. The primary reason for limiting competition is that the required items are brand-name products from Acromag, Incorporated, which are listed on an Approved Products list for a system used on U.S. Navy submarines. Substitutions are not permitted.

The procurement includes the following Acromag brand-name items:

• Compact PCI: IP carrier card (Part #: ACPC8625A)

• Compact PCI: Rear transition module (Part #: TRANS-C200)

• Industry Pack: Digital I/O module (Part #: IP408)

• Industry Pack: Isolated digital input module (Part #: IP440A-2)

• Manufacturer: Acromag, Incorporated

• Address: 30765 S. Wixom Rd, Wixom, MI 48393

• Phone: (248) 624-1541

• POC: Erin Farley

Market research indicated the existence of multiple authorized resellers and distributors for Acromag products.

This document indicates that the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to procure specific Acromag hardware components on a non-competitive basis due to brand name restrictions. Bidders interested in supplying these or similar components should note the specific part numbers and the brand name requirement. The document does not provide details on submission deadlines or evaluation criteria, as it is a justification for sole-source procurement.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "Data Center Cards" which are specific electronic components. The government is procuring these items to support submarine systems.

• Item 0001: IP carrier card (Quantity: 15)
• Item 0002: Rear transition module (Quantity: 9)
• Item 0003: Digital I/O module (Quantity: 30)
• Item 0004: Isolated digital input module (Quantity: 30)

All items are specified with National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and are required to be of the "ACROMAG" brand, with specific part numbers listed in Section M. No substitutions are allowed.

• Period of Performance: Delivery dates are specified as June 1, 2026, for Item 0001, and March 30, 2026, for Items 0002-0004.

• Inspection and Acceptance: Locations are at NSWC Carderock, Carderock Division, Bethesda, MD.

• Delivery: Shipments are to NSWC Carderock, Bethesda, MD.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose technically acceptable quote is considered most advantageous, considering past performance and price. Technical acceptability is a pass/fail criterion. Past performance will be considered, and price will be evaluated for reasonableness. The lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable quotations will be favored.

• Questions Deadline: Questions must be submitted by email to michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil by 12:00 PM Noon on May 6, 2026.

• The document lists numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to small business concerns, including set-asides and subcontracting plans, suggesting potential eligibility requirements for small businesses.

• The document includes detailed instructions regarding delivery, packaging, marking, inspection, acceptance, and contract administration, including payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Specific instructions are provided for navigating to the Naval Surface Warfare Center and guidelines for overweight vehicles on MacArthur Boulevard.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a solicitation for Acromag data center equipment by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD). The NAICS code is 334111, with a business size standard of 1250 employees.

• Procurement of Acromag material.

• The government intends to solicit and negotiate on a brand name basis, citing FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) due to Acromag equipment being the only compatible material with no valid alternatives.

• The government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order.

• Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used.

• Interested parties must submit a quote and capability statements.

• Deadline for submission: 12:00 Noon, May 13, 2026.

• Deadline for questions: 12:00 Noon, May 7, 2026. Answers will be provided in an amendment.

• This procurement is being solicited as a total small business set-aside.