NSI Optical Trackballs

Other / Unclassified

This document is a memorandum recommending "Other Than Full and Open Competition" for the acquisition of NSI Optical Trackballs, part number TBE38N0. It specifies the need for eighty-nine (89) units for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).

• Sole Source Justification: The document argues that NSI bv is the only manufacturer providing trackballs with the required "precision panel-mount configuration" and "rigorous IP69 environmental rating" necessary for demanding maritime conditions.
• Technical Requirements: The trackballs are critical for survivability and usability, ensuring reliable cursor control in harsh environments. Their physical dimensions, panel cutout requirements, and integration methods are dictated by existing console designs.
• Cost and Schedule Impact: Procuring alternative hardware would necessitate significant mechanical and electrical re-engineering, custom fabrication, and requalification testing. This is estimated to cost the government an additional [REDACTED] and cause a 12-month program deployment delay.
• Market Research: Performed through procurement reviews, internet searches, testing, and formal quotes. While other vendors offer pointing devices, only NSI bv's equipment meets the exact non-negotiable technical characteristics.
• Contracting Officer Determination: The Contracting Officer has determined that only one or limited sources are reasonably available.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a requirements list for NSI Optical Trackballs, intended for bidders to use when preparing quotes.

• Part Number: TBE38N0
• Description: 38mm Panel Mount Trackballs
• Unit of Measure (UoM): EA (Each)
• Quantity: 89
• Manufacturer: NSI Keyboards

Bidders must be an authorized reseller of NSI Keyboards products to be eligible to quote on this requirement. This list specifies the exact part number, description, quantity, and manufacturer required for the procurement.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (N0017826Q6778) for 38mm Panel Mount Trackballs. The government is procuring 89 units of this item.

• The primary deliverable is 89 units of "38mm Panel Mount Trackballs".

• The manufacturer's part number is TBE38N0.

• Offerors must be an authorized reseller to quote.

• The product is identified as "NSI Optical Trackballs" and "NSI Keyboards".

• The contract will include standard commercial warranty terms, with the period to be inserted by the offeror.

• Data rights for generated data will be in accordance with DFARS 252.227-7015.

• Commercial Supplier Agreements (EULA, TOS) must be provided in full text, not via hyperlinks, and will be superseded by the contract terms and conditions.

• Unique item identification and valuation are required per DFARS 252.211-7003.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery is expected within 10 weeks from the date of award.

• Delivery Destination: COMBAT DIRECTION SYSTEMS ACTIVITY, ATTN: NSLC DAM NECK, 2089 TARTAR AVE, BLDG. 559, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23461-2097, UNITED STATES.

• Inspection and Acceptance: Both Destination. Contact TPOC upon delivery.

• Offer Due Date: 09 June 2026, 05:00 PM.

• Solicitation Issue Date: 28 May 2026.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in this document excerpt.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 334118 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing).

• Size Standard: Not specified in this excerpt, but likely related to the NAICS code.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering topics such as payment instructions, representations and certifications, and special contract requirements.