Shelf Sel Icon 19"

The solicitation Z3946, issued by Nashville Electric Service (NES) under the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, seeks bids for five units of a 19-inch rack-mount chassis specifically designed for SEL ICON systems. Each chassis must include a single node license (part number 505120XX4) integrated per unit. The procurement strictly mandates the use of the approved manufacturer part number SELSTROM8001-01, with no alternate brands or substitutions permitted. Bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically via NES’s Bid Center portal by 2:00 PM local time on March 2, 2026. Delivery timing will be a factor in the award decision, though no explicit contract type, pricing, or award methodology has been disclosed in the solicitation documents. The delivery and performance location is Nashville, Tennessee, where acceptance is presumed to occur upon delivery, although specific inspection and acceptance criteria focus solely on conformance to the approved manufacturer and required node license, without citing formal quality standards or testing protocols. The solicitation lacks standard FAR contract clauses, special contract requirements, or certification and representation provisions, indicating a purchase strictly driven by product compliance and logistical factors. Packaging, invoicing, and payment details are not specified, and potential offerors are encouraged to contact the procurement representative, Tiffany Caruthers, for clarification. Overall, the procurement centers around furnishing exact hardware units with integrated licenses to NES, emphasizing authorized product conformity and timely delivery as primary award considerations.