SOLE SOURCE NOTICE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of one (1) custom-built Puget Workstation Threadripper PRO WRX90 T142-XL for the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL). The workstation is needed to support advanced AI research, modification, and creation of AI models, which require computationally intensive processing power and a Linux operating system environment, capabilities not met by current NSMRL workstations. The goal is to provide a standalone workstation with custom features to ensure efficient execution of AI-based research activities.

• Workstation Configuration:

  • Puget Workstation Threadripper PRO WRX90 T142-XL (QTY: 1)
  • Fractal Design Define 7 XL case
  • ASUS Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE Rev2 motherboard
  • AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX 2.5GHz 96 Core 350W CPU
  • Asetek 836S-M1A 360mm Threadripper CPU Cooler
  • 8x DDR5 ECC Reg. 64GB (512GB total RAM)
  • NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q Workstation Edition 96GB PCI-E (x2)
  • Onboard Sound
  • Integrated Ethernet
  • 8TB NVMe PCIe Gen5 M.2 SSD (Primary)
  • 8TB NVMe PCIe Gen5 M.2 SSD (Secondary)
  • Super Flower LEADEX Titanium 1700W Power Supply
  • Case Fans Upgrade Kit (PWM Ramping)
  • Ubuntu 24.04 LTS w/ Gnome Desktop Installation (64-bit) [LIMITED SUPPORT]
  • LibreOffice, VLC, Chrome
  • Leather Mouse Pad, Paperless Packet

• Services:

  • Shipping & Handling (QTY: 1)
  • 2x No-Return Drive RMA Service (3 Years)
  • Puget Workstation Warranty: Lifetime Labor and Tech Support, 3 Year Parts

• Benchmark Testing:

  • NBody CUDA Benchmark test
  • CrystalDiskMark Benchmark test (or equivalent)
  • Stress Test (CPU/GPUs at max load for 2 minutes to ensure temperatures are within manufacturer specifications)
  • Complete RAM testing for stability
  • Results and reports to be delivered electronically to NSMRL GTPOC within 30 days of testing completion.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (as indicated on page 3)

• Period of Performance: As soon as possible

• Delivery Date: Requested by 31 Jul 2026

• Offer Due Date: 22 Jun 2026, 12:00 PM

• Submission Method: Electronic submission via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) is required for invoices and receiving reports after award.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed in the provided pages, but likely includes technical compliance and price.

• This acquisition is listed as Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 334111, Size Standard: $1.5 million

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference, with addenda.

• DFARS 252.211-7003 (Item Unique Identification and Valuation) is included.

• Payment instructions are detailed, requiring electronic submission through WAWF.

• Inspection and Acceptance Location: Destination (NSMRL, Groton, CT).

Justification for Sole Source

This document justifies a sole source procurement for a high-powered, standalone, developer-level workstation required by the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL). The workstation is needed to facilitate AI model training and development for undersea human factors, underwater biological effects, and sensory sciences research.

• One (1) Puget Workstation Threadripper PRO WRX90 T142-XL.

• The vendor will provide and benchmark test the workstation.

• The workstation must be compatible in form, fit, and function with existing NSMRL systems.

• Puget Systems workstations are currently in use at NSMRL, ensuring feasibility for AI model development and sharing.

• The specific contract type, estimated price/cost, and period of performance are not detailed in this document, but the required delivery date is "As Soon As Possible."

• This is a justification for a sole source procurement, indicating that a full and open competition is precluded.

• Not applicable, as this is a sole source justification.

• The justification cites that Puget Systems machines and related components are the only systems evidenced to be capable of meeting the requirements due to their customizability, quality control, and rigorous build testing.

• Puget Sound Systems Inc. owns proprietary data for the custom-built workstation, further limiting competition.