Metbench Tech Refresh

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document details the configuration and line items for HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen11 servers. It appears to be a quote or configuration summary for a specific order, likely related to an opportunity.

• Configuration Name: NSWC Corona DL320 Gen11 w32GB DIMMs 6x Config 05-14-26
• Product Numbers: Lists specific HPE product codes for servers, processors, memory, network adapters, power supplies, and other components.
• Quantity: Specifies the quantity for each product number (typically 6 in this document).
• Description: Provides a brief description of each product, including model, specifications (e.g., processor type, memory size and speed, network ports), and integration status (e.g., 'Factory Integrated').
• Specific Components: Includes items like Intel Xeon-Silver processors, HPE Smart Memory Kits, network adapters (Broadcom BCM5719), power supplies, fan kits, and licenses (HPE iLO Advanced).

This document provides specific hardware configurations and part numbers that a bidder would need to understand if they are proposing hardware solutions. It details the exact components and quantities required for this specific configuration, which is crucial for accurate pricing and technical proposal development.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the "Metbench System Tech Refresh" project, procuring supplies for auto calibration and calibration management. The equipment will support the organization's Calibration Standards program. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• The contractor shall provide supplies listed in Section B, adhering to the configuration details in Attachment 1 for CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002.

• Only TAA-compliant items are acceptable; no alternatives will be accepted.

• Offerors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller, and must provide proof of authorization.

• Items with a unit cost of $5,000 or more require an Item Unique Identification (IUID) tag, as detailed in DFARS 252.211-7003.

• Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items must be new from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and have valid commercial warranties. Gray market items are not acceptable.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Delivery Period: 8 Weeks from the date of award.

• FOB: Contractor Destination

• Quotes must be submitted by the date and time specified in the posting.

• All required information must be provided, including CAGE Code, Delivery Date/Lead Time, Pricing for all CLINs, and item/product information (Part Numbers, SKUs, etc.).

• Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 30 days from the closing date.

• The method of award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to an offeror whose quote fully complies with the solicitation terms and conditions and offers a fair and reasonable price.

• Offers submitted on an F.O.B. basis other than specified in Section F will be rejected.

• The "Offeror Submission Cover Page" includes checkboxes for various business size categories (Small Business, Emerging Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, etc.).

• The solicitation includes "Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside" (Deviation 2026-00038).

• The solicitation references Attachment 1 for configuration specifications for CLINs 0001 and 0002.

• The government is exempt from State and Local Government tax.

• Deliveries are accepted Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, excluding federal holidays.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the procurement of specific IT supplies as a brand-name or sole-source acquisition, rather than through full and open competition.

• HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen11 servers

• HPE 32GB DDR5 SDRAM memory modules

• Asus NUC 13 Pro NUC13ANKi3 barebone systems

• Brother QL-820NWB label printers

• Crucial DDR5 Classic 8GB SO-DIMM memory modules

• Samsung 2TB 990 PRO PCIe Gen.4 X4 NVMe M.2 SSDs

• The items are required to be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems.

• Proprietary calibration software (MCMS/Metbench) is custom-coded for specific hardware, making alternate brands incompatible and forcing a lengthy redevelopment cycle.

• The items are direct replacements for existing components for Metbench.

• Procuring other brands would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling agency requirements due to critical software incompatibilities.

• Changes to make/model/manufacturer would necessitate repeating extensive research, development, and software engineering, constituting a direct duplication of effort and resulting in significant, unrecoverable expenditures.

• FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii) Particular brand-name item

• FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized

• FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(C) In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order.

• The Corona Division has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for these supplies/services.

• If another potential source emerges, the Corona Division will assess feasibility for future competition.

• The justification is certified as accurate and complete, and the purchase is in the best interest of the Government.