ACME Servers

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a requirements list for server hardware, likely intended for bidders to use for quoting or as a reference for the required specifications.

• Part Number: MilPAC III
• Configuration Item: Chassis (Rugged Portable Server)
• Quantity: 3
• Manufacturer: Acme Portable Machines, Inc.
• Detailed Specifications for Chassis:
  • Material: Aluminum alloy
  • Color: Black
  • Screen: 3 x 17.3”, 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 1920 x 1080 FHD resolution
  • PSU: 680W 1U
  • Audio: Internal Speakers
  • Weight: ~42lbs
  • Dimensions: 14.5" x 18" x 8.25"
  • Includes: Standard (Trolley) Padded Soft Case w/Wheels
• Key Component Specifications:
  • System Board: Supermicro X13SEI-TF
  • CPU: Xeon Silver 4410Y (12-CORE) 3.9GHz Max Frequency
  • RAM: 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR5 4800 ECC RDIMM
  • OS Drive: 2TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2 NVMe SSD (Removable)
  • GPU: RTX 4070 SUPER TWIN EDGE (12GB)
  • Operating System: Windows 11 Professional 64-bit
  • Networking: Dual LAN with 10GbE with Intel X550
  • Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 and 3 x PCIe 5.0 x8
• Important Note: "Must be an authorized reseller to quote"

Bidders must review these detailed specifications to ensure they can meet the exact hardware requirements. The "authorized reseller" note is a critical eligibility criterion for quoting on this item.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of "MilPAC III Lite Rugged Portable Servers." The government requires three (3) units of this item.

• The primary deliverable is the "MilPAC III Lite Rugged Portable Server."

• Requirements are detailed in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation. The contractor must provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• The manufacturer's part number is MilPAC III.

• Contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• The overall contract delivery period is 7 weeks from the date of lead time event to delivery.

• The solicitation issue date is April 10, 2026.

• The offer due date is April 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided sections.

• This acquisition is marked as UNRESTRICTED and set aside for SMALL BUSINESS.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 334111, with a size standard of $1,500,000,000.

• The solicitation number is N0017826Q6732.

• The issuing office is NSWC Dahlgren.

• Contact for solicitation information is Heather Wiley at 540-742-8742 or heather.r.wiley2.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Delivery and acceptance will occur at NSWC Dahlgren, Dahlgren, VA. Please contact the TPOC upon delivery for inspection/acceptance.

• Invoicing and payment instructions are detailed, emphasizing the use of Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports.

Other / Unclassified

This memorandum recommends the use of other than full and open competition to acquire three (3) MilPAC III Lite Rugged Portable Servers manufactured by ACME Portable Machines, Inc. The estimated cost is not explicitly stated but delivery is expected within seven (7) weeks. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) requires these specific servers for their consoles, which act as command and decision software. The servers are a finalized design and cannot be deviated from due to existing mounting designs and proprietary data.

This document is relevant to bidders as it explains the rationale for a sole-source or limited competition procurement. It indicates that the government has identified a specific product from a specific manufacturer (ACME Portable Machines, Inc.) due to its unique technical specifications, environmental certifications, dimensions, and integration with existing designs. The document also highlights the potential negative impacts on program deliverables and costs if an alternative product were used, and mentions that market research found limited authorized resellers for this proprietary product.