IT Hardware Solution

SOL #: N6893625Q5035Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER

CHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

PSC

Hardware, Software, And Other Equipment Needed For Specialized High Performance Computing (Hpc) Systems Used In Solving Complex Computational Problems Through Massive Concurrent Use Of Computing Resources And Parallel Processing Techniques. (7B20)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a5bba3d1c6374aa69202aee9e10e70be/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 27, 2025

Last Updated

Apr 10, 2025

Response Deadline

Apr 10, 2025, 9:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement.

The Naval Air Systems Command, Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA is conducting a market survey to determine the interest and capability of industry to participate in a competitive acquisition for an IT hardware solution, per attached Statement of Work. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. Nor does this Sources Sought notice restrict the government as to ultimate acquisition approach.

This is for research purposes to determine cost, and ability with a Firm Fixed Price.

Interested business firms who met the capability requirements identified in this notice are requested to replay to this notice with a response. Respond to Andrea Farrell, by email to Andrea.m.farrell7.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses will be accepted through 2PM PST. April 10, 2025.

See attached Statement of Work document.

Responses must include:

1) Detailed product description including price, with specifications that can be technically evaluated.

2) Company CAGE Code:

3) Product country of manufacture.

4) Estimated product availability/lead time:

5) IF APPLICABLE:

a. Indicate all small business designations.

b. GSA/SEWP Contract # and expiration date.

If combined contract/schedule, please notate OPEN MARKET Line Items.

Personal visits for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be scheduled. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSAL OR QUOTE. No award will be awarded from this posting, this is only for Market Research purposes.

Going forward, all new entities registering in GSA's System for Award Management (SAM), as well as existing registrations being updated or renewed, will require the submission of an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number before the registration will be activated. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take several days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an 'Active' status as the government cannot award to an entity without an 'Active' SAM registration. More information can be found at www.gsa.gov/samupdate.

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