Diamond Systems PC104 Single Board Computer
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The U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division is seeking quotes for a commercial off-the-shelf PC104 single board computer manufactured by Diamond Systems under a 100% small business set-aside solicitation. This acquisition, identified by reference number N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-63-0020, is conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. The product is a proprietary sub-component critical to the IM-272A/WDQ Air Particle Detector, and no substitutions or alternative manufacturers are permitted; only Diamond Systems-branded units are acceptable. Offerors must be the OEM, an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller of Diamond Systems and must provide documentation proving their authorized status upon request. All quoted items must be new, TAA-compliant, and clearly labeled with their country of origin; failure to demonstrate TAA compliance or to meet the mandatory brand specification will result in rejection. Quotes must be submitted FOB Destination with no separate shipping charges and are due by August 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST to Michael S. Brodie at the designated email address. Evaluation is strictly based on technical acceptability, past performance assessed through SPRS, SAM, and FAPIIS, and price reasonableness, with award going to the most advantageous offer without negotiations. Submitting entities must be small businesses as defined by the North American Industry Classification System code 334111 with a size standard of 1,250 employees and must include their official company name, point of contact, CAGE Code, and SAM UEI in their submission.
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Place of Performance
Bethesda, MD, 20817, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
This is a special notice prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.1 “Pre-solicitation Notice” for Commercial Simplified Acquisition in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(c)(2). In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul FAR 12.201-1(c)(2), the Government may solicit quotations directly from suppliers for this acquisition at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures that meets the specifications outlined below. This solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes are being requested under reference no. N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-63-0020. Quotes are to be priced FOB Destination; separate shipping charges are not permitted. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the agency if received by the due date below.
The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Michael S. Brodie, at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil.
The NAICS code is 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing). The business size standard is 1,250 Employees.
The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the following Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items:
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0001 See Attached Minimum Specifications
Evaluation Factors
The Government has determined that an award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose technically acceptable quote is considered to be the most advantageous to the Government, past performance and price considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible quoters. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters.
- Technical – All quotations will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis to determine if the proposed product(s) clearly meet the minimum technical requirements outlined. Quotations that do not meet the minimum requirements will be rated "Unacceptable" and will not be considered further.
- Past Performance – Past Performance will be evaluated via SPRS, SAM, FAPIIS, and other sources.
- Price – The price of all technically acceptable quotations will be evaluated for reasonableness. Award will be made to the quoter whose technically acceptable quote is considered to be the most advantageous to the Government, past performance and price considered.
Quote Submission:
Quote packages are due by August 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Quote packages shall be sent to Michael S. Brodie at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil and include the following information:
- Official Company Name;
- Point of contact including name and phone number; and
- Cage Code number
- SAM UEI
Applicable Clauses:
Applicable clauses and provisions included in FAR 12.205, DFARS 212.301 and NMCARS 5212.3 are incorporated into this notice. The following provisions and clauses are provided but are not all inclusive of all applicable terms and conditions: 52.204-7 – System for Award Management, 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors, 52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Service, 52.247.34 – FOB Destination, 252.232-7006 - Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023).
Additional Requirements:
BRAND NAME MANDATORY
Brand name Specified is Mandatory. The requirement is restricted to the Diamond Systems brand name. The requested PC104 board is an integrated, proprietary sub-component of the IM-272A/WDQ Air Particle Detector. No substitution of manufacturer or brand will be accepted as alternative boards will not meet the strict form, fit, function, and software interface requirements of the fielded weapon system. The offeror warrants that the parts to be delivered hereunder will be of the part number(s) and the supplier specified.
AUTHORIZED RESELLER/DISTRIBUTOR REQUIREMENT:
The proposed items must be new, authorized products from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Quoters must be the OEM, an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller of Diamond Systems. The Government reserves the right to request documentation demonstrating authorized status prior to award or to independently verify the quoter's reseller status with the OEM. Failure to provide such documentation upon request, or a determination by the Government that the quoter is not an authorized source, will result in the quote being rejected as unacceptable.
TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT (TAA) COMPLIANCE
Material must be TAA compliant as quoted. Quote submitted shall include country of origin information or documentation that the quoted item(s) is(are) TAA Compliant. Quotes submitted without this information shall be rejected as unacceptable.
FOB EVALUATION CRITERIA
Offers submitted on an F.O.B. basis other than that specified in the solicitation shall be rejected as unacceptable.
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