National Instruments CALSTDS PXI Equipment
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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 Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst is seeking to procure National Instruments CALSTDS PXI Equipment for calibration procedures and the EG-P-LFW Joint Common Test Set (JCTS) program. This is a brand-name, limited competition procurement for specific PXI Express Chassis, PXI Controller, and PXI Controller RAM Module. The resulting contract will be Firm Fixed Price. Quotes are due April 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of three specific National Instruments items:
- CLIN 0001: PXI Express Chassis, Model 783588-01 (Qty 1)
- CLIN 0002: PXI Controller, Model 787882-01 (Qty 1)
- CLIN 0003: PXI Controller RAM Module, Model 788899-01 (Qty 1)
These commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items are essential for calibration in five Instrument Calibration Procedures and to meet logistics infrastructure requirements for the EG-P-LFW JCTS program. Equipment must have a minimum one-year warranty and a sticker affixed. Delivery is required no later than 11 weeks after contract award to Corona Division NSWC, Norco, CA.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Solicitation Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) under FAR Part 12 & 13
- Solicitation Number: N68335-26-R-0448
- NAICS: 334118 (Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing)
- PSC: 5998 (Electrical And Electronic Assemblies; Boards, Cards, And Associated Hardware)
- Set-Aside: None specified; limited competition to National Instruments Corp. and authorized distributors.
- FOB: Origin; Inspection and Acceptance at Origin. Government will cover shipping costs.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the lowest price responsible Offeror deemed eligible. Key evaluation criteria include:
- Eligibility: Offerors must provide all listed equipment, be an authorized distributor of National Instruments, and provide an exact match of part numbers. Written OEM authorization is required.
- Price: Total evaluated price will be the sum of all CLINs, assessed for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Evaluated using the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) for PSC 5998. Acceptable ratings are Dark Blue, Purple, Green, or Yellow. The Government intends to award without discussions, so initial offers should contain the best terms.
Submission Requirements & Deadlines
- Quotes Due: April 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronic copies via email to Paras Patel (paras.d.patel.civ@us.navy.mil) and Terrence Shearer (terrence.d.shearer.civ@us.navy.mil).
- Quote Validity: 90 days after submission.
- Representations & Certifications: Submit FAR 52.212-3 or a statement of completion in SAM.
- Special Note: Offerors must acknowledge and confirm understanding of DFARS 252.240-7998 and 252.240-7999 (Prohibition on Huawei Semiconductor Products and Services).