Kontron Processor, Elma Chassis, Chassis NRE, and SWIFT PMC
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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.
Quick Summary
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is soliciting quotes for specific Kontron Processors, Elma Chassis, Chassis NRE, and SWIFT PMC components. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside procurement, issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items. The requirement is for brand-name items due to technical necessity and critical program schedule. Quotes are due by May 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
NUWCDIVNPT intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price order for the following brand-name items, FOB Destination to Newport, RI 02841:
- CLIN 0001: Swift PMC NTDS Serial D/E (Manufacturer: IXI Technology, Part No. SP-04102-000, Qty 6)
- CLIN 0002: cPSB 2.16 4 Slot – 3 w/cPCI, 1FS (Manufacturer: Elma, Part No. 107PS11604-0157R, Qty 8)
- CLIN 0003: Processor (Manufacturer: Kontron, Part No. 1069-9318, Qty 3)
- CLIN 0004: Dual PMC Carrier (Manufacturer: Kontron, Part No. 1053-1149, Qty 6)
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 334112 (Computer Storage Device Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST (extended by one day)
- Published: April 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Naval Station Newport, RI 02841
- Payment: Government Purchase Card (preferred), otherwise Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
Evaluation & Submission
Offerors must:
- Quote the specified Brand Name items in required quantities, submitting detailed specifications.
- Provide proof of Brand Name Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized reseller status; status will be verified. Items must be sourced directly from OEM or authorized channels.
- Partial quotes will be accepted, but full quotes for all four CLINs will be considered first.
- Quotes must include item prices, shipping costs, delivery terms, point of contact (name, phone, email), CAGE code, DUNS number, and a validity date of no less than 60 days.
- Active registration with SAM.gov is required prior to award.
- Quotes and attachments must be readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat.
Additional Notes
This procurement is brand-name only due to technical necessity, as the specified components are foundational to the existing system and integration of substitutes would incur significant cost, schedule delays, and technical risk. Applicable FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated, including those related to commercial items, small business, safeguarding covered defense information, and export-controlled items. A Unique Item Identifier (UID) is required for items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000.00 or more.