This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for Xi Computer Workstations.  The compliant product is available solely from Xi Computer Corporation.  The NAICS code is 334111 and the business size is 1250 employees.

The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Xi Computer Corporation.  The proposed action is for the Xi MTower PCIe Workstations, for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii).  The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: Xi Computer Corporation is the only source of the required workstations, with no comparable item on the market that meet performance and security requirements.  The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Xi Computer Corporation using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.       

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 12:30pm 7 September 2018.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals.  However, all responses received by 12:30pm on 09/07/2018 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Inquiries should be directed to both John Mulcahy at [email protected] and Gary Whitney at [email protected].