COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION    

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport is soliciting for one (1) each 2U TrueNAS X20 with Dual Controllers Option 1.1, two (2) each 2U TrueNAS X20 with Dual Controllers Options 3.1 AND 4.1, and one (1) each 2U TrueNAS X20 with Dual Controllers Option 2.1. Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Keyport intends to solicit from a single source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b).  The Government anticipates award of one (1) firm fixed price type contract to IX Systems, or a IX Systems authorized reseller. This requirement is being issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial Items in accordance with FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the attached solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) applicable assigned rating for this requirement is DO-C9.          

The solicitation number for this requirement issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) N0025320Q0239 is attached to this announcement. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Federal Circulars 2005-97 are included in the attached solicitation. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 334112 and has a size standard of 1,250 employees or less. Offerors shall provide FOB Destination pricing to NUWC Keyport, WA  98345-7610. Requirements and evaluation procedures are listed in the attached solicitation, which is required to be completely filled out and returned before the solicitation closes. All questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing as soon as practicable after receipt of solicitation to [email protected]. No paper copies will be mailed. Failure to respond to this RFQ and associated amendments if applicable prior to the closing date and time established may render an offer non-responsive and result in rejection.

To access the clauses/provisions to be completed, download the Federal Acquisition Regulations at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Download the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. Offerors are also advised that these representations and certifications can be completed electronically via the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/.