Brand Name Only RFQ for Puget Workstation Xeon

Background
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington, DC, is seeking to purchase new equipment specifically the Puget Workstation Xeon W790 X140-XL. This procurement is part of their mission to support research and development activities. The contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, indicating a focus on promoting small business participation in government contracting.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of the following item:
- Puget Workstation Xeon W790 X140-XL
All interested companies must provide quotations for this brand name only item. The procurement is for new equipment only; remanufactured or 'gray market' items are not acceptable. All equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized dealer, an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system to ensure OEM warranty and service are maintained. Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer confirming their status as an authorized distributor for the specific items being procured.

Period of Performance
Put the geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at here.

Place of Performance
Delivery will occur at multiple locations including:
- U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W., Bldg. 49 – Shipping/Receiving, Code 3400, Washington, DC 20375
- U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, 7 Grace Hopper Avenue, Bldg. 702, Monterey, CA 93943-5502
- U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, 7 Grace Hopper Avenue, Stop 2, Bldg. 704, Monterey, CA 93943-5502
- US Naval Research Laboratory, Stennis Space Center, Bldg. 2406, Code 7035.2, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-5004

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must meet the following requirements:
- Total Small Business Set Aside status.
- Must be an OEM or authorized dealer/distributor/reseller for the proposed equipment/system to ensure warranty and service from the OEM is provided and maintained.
- Documentation from the manufacturer confirming authorization as a distributor for the specific items being procured must be submitted.