This acquisition will be awarded on a sole source basis. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Request For Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-00-Q-3018. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-12. NAICS Code is 334119; size standard is 1,000 employees. NUWC Division Newport intends to purchase the following items: National Instruments VXIpc-872B/1.26 Ghz, Windows 2000 installed, P/N 778296-01, quantity 2 each; (256 MB RAM for NI 8171 Series and VXIpc-870B & 770 Series), P/N 778469-256, quantity 4 each; (PCI-CAN for Windows 2000/NT/XP/Me/9x, PCI-CAN/2, 2 Ports), P/N 777357-02, quantity 2 each; and (PXI/VXI Controllers), P/N 960596-03, quantity 2 each. Required delivery is 14 days after award, F.O.B. Destination Naval Station Newport; Newport, RI. It is expected to place a purchase order with National Instruments. They are the only known source for these items because they are the only vendor that currently supplies XVI-based CPUs. All other timely offers will be considered. Offers for other products must contain complete product information and prices. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies. Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items. Evaluation factors are technical capability, price and past performance. Each is equally important. A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items must be submitted with quote. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, and DFARS 52.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items apply. The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: none. Offers should include price and delivery terms and the following additional information: none required. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of DO-C9 applies. Offers must be submitted to Commercial Acquisition Department, Building 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Code 5912, Simonpietri Drive, Newport, Rhode Island 02841-1708 or may be faxed to 401-832-4820. Offers must be received by 2:00 p.m. on April 7, 2003. For information on this acquisition contact Ms. Geraldine Shenberger at 401-832-1854. For further information about all NUWC Division Newport acquisitions visit our web site at http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/

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