NI Modules

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for National Instruments (NI) modules required by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541519, with a business size standard of $34 million.

• Procurement of National Instruments (NI) modules.

• The government intends to solicit and negotiate with compliant products, citing FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) as the basis for restricting competition due to NI equipment being the only compatible material with no valid alternatives.

• The government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order.

• Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be utilized.

• Interested parties must submit quotes and capability statements.

• Deadline for submission: 12:00 Noon, March 6, 2026.

• Deadline for questions: 12:00 Noon, March 3, 2026. Answers will be published in an amendment.

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

• The solicitation is on a brand name basis.

• This is a proposed purchase order.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (N0016726Q1050) for supplies, specifically "NI 9224, 8-CH +/-10 V, 24-Bit, Ch -to-Ch" (6 units) and "NI CDAQ-9185 CompactDAQ Chassis (4-Slot)" (3 units). The pricing arrangement for these items is "Firm Fixed Price".

• Procurement of specific National Instruments hardware: 6 units of NI 9224 and 3 units of NI CDAQ-9185.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• The document outlines various sections related to contract administration, including payment instructions (Section G), contract clauses (Section I), and representations and certifications (Section K).

• Evaluation factors are detailed in Section M, including "Factor 1 Price" and "Factor 2 Technical Capability/Approach".

• Questions regarding the solicitation should be submitted to Michael Bonaiuto via email at michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Various clauses related to small business concerns, including set-asides, joint ventures, and HUBZone concerns, are listed in Section K and Section L, indicating potential eligibility requirements.

• The document includes detailed information on delivery and performance locations (Section E & F), packaging and marking (Section D), and extensive contract clauses and provisions (Sections G, I, L, M).

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a non-competitive procurement action expected to be under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). It justifies the purchase of specific National Instruments (NI) hardware.

• Brand Name Justification: The required items are specific National Instruments (NI) models: six (6) NI 8-Channel C Series Analog Input Modules (NI-9224) and three (3) NI 4-slot CompactDAQ cDAQ-9185. These are proprietary to National Instruments.

• Compatibility and Existing Infrastructure: The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWCCD) Code 02 currently utilizes NI hardware and software for critical systems (Magnetic Fields Laboratory, Magnetic Silencing Facility, field measurement systems). Procuring these specific NI devices ensures compatibility, reduces sparing needs, and leverages existing NSWCCD expertise and intellectual property.

• Cost of Alternatives: Switching to alternative hardware would require significant investment (estimated over $ [amount redacted]) to verify and relearn a new system, making it uneconomical and inefficient.

• Quantity: Six (6) NI 8-Channel C Series Analog Input Modules (Model NI-9224, OEM Part #: 783862-01)

• Quantity: Three (3) NI 4-slot CompactDAQ cDAQ-9185 (OEM Part #: 785064-01)

• Manufacturer: National Instruments (NI)

• Address: 11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, TX 78759-3504

This document indicates that the government intends to sole-source a requirement for specific National Instruments hardware. Potential bidders should note that this justification is based on brand name requirements and the need for compatibility with existing government systems. This suggests that vendors who can supply these specific NI products, or are partners with National Instruments, may be relevant to this procurement, which is not expected to be competed broadly.