National Instruments Equipment

Other / Unclassified

This document is a memorandum justifying a non-competitive procurement for actions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). It cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 8.405-6 as the basis for soliciting from a single source.

This justification memo explains why only one source will be solicited for the acquisition. The required items are National Instruments (NI) hardware, specifically vibration measurement modules, electrical measurement modules, strain measurement modules, and chassis. The justification is based on the need for compatibility with existing NI data acquisition systems, which are programmed in MATLAB and only compatible with NI hardware. This indicates that the opportunity is likely to be awarded to National Instruments or a distributor thereof, and other vendors may not be able to meet the compatibility requirements.

• Chassis, cDAQ-9185 (1 unit)
• Chassis, cDAQ-9189 (1 unit)
• Sound and Vibration Module, NI-9234 (2 units)
• Voltage Input Module, NI-9244 (3 units)
• Strain / Bridge Input Module, NI-9237 (3 units)

National Instruments

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for National Instruments DAQ equipment. It outlines the supplies and services required, along with contract administration details and evaluation factors.

• Sound and Vibration Module, NI-9234, AC/ (Quantity: 2)
• Voltage Input Module, C Series, NI-9244, (Quantity: 3)
• Strain / Bridge Input Module, C Series, (Quantity: 3)
• Chassis, CDAQ-9189, CompactDAQ System, 8 (Quantity: 1)
• Chassis, CDAQ-9185, CompactDAQ System, 4 (Quantity: 1)

All items are listed with a "Firm Fixed Price" pricing arrangement.

• Inspection and Acceptance Locations: Primarily at NSWC Carderock, Carderock Division, Bethesda, MD 20817-5700. The point of contact for inspection and acceptance is Michael Bonaiuto.

• Deliveries: All deliveries are requested by June 30, 2026, to NSWC Carderock, Carderock Division, Bethesda, MD 20817-5700. The point of contact for deliveries is Michael Bonaiuto.

• Payment Instructions: Payment instructions are provided via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, with specific DoDAACs and routing data detailed.

• Submission: Offerors must complete representations and certifications electronically via SAM.gov or by completing specific paragraphs of the provision.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose technically acceptable quote is considered most advantageous, considering technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Technical acceptability is a pass/fail basis. Past performance will be considered, and a neutral rating assigned if no relevant information is available. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness, with award to the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable quotations.

• Questions: Questions must be submitted to Michael Bonaiuto via email at michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil by 12:00 PM Noon on 05/11/2026.

Various small business set-aside clauses and representations are listed, indicating potential eligibility requirements for different business categories.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering various aspects of contract administration, payment, and compliance.
• Specific guidelines for vehicle access and overweight vehicles on MacArthur Boulevard are provided.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a proposed purchase order for National Instruments (NI) modules required by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD). The government intends to solicit and negotiate with compliant products on a brand name basis, citing FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) due to NI equipment being the only compatible material with no valid alternatives.

• Procurement of National Instruments (NI) modules.

• The action is intended to be a firm fixed-price purchase order.

• Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used.

• Interested parties must submit quotes and capability statements.

• Deadline for Submission: 12:00 Noon, 11 May 2026.

• Deadline for Questions: 12:00 Noon, 14 May 2026. Answers will be published in an amendment.

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

• NAICS Code: 541519

• Business Size Standard: $34 million

• This is a brand name solicitation, restricting competition to NI material due to compatibility and lack of alternatives.