AVOT HARD DRIVE KITS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP FLC Norfolk, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for AVOT Hard Drive Kits. This is a sole source procurement for specific hard drive kits required for the Aegis Virtual Operator Trainer (AVOT) system in Dahlgren, VA. Quotes are due by March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of specific hard drive kits:
- FGI-LHM000037 Spare Drive Kit 1U Management: 16 units, each including a HDD TRAY and a SAMSUNG PM1653 2TB SAS Internal Enterprise SAS.
- FGI-LHM000038 Kit Spare Drive Carrier 2U Compute SVR: 32 units, each including a 2U HDD TRAY and a SAMSUNG PM1653 2TB SAS Internal Enterprise SAS. These items are direct replacements for existing equipment and must be compatible with current RAID configurations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Non-competitive (Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 334112 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Quote Submission Deadline: March 27, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Announcement Closing: March 30, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: March 26, 2026
- Required Delivery: 30 days after date of award.
Evaluation
This is a sole source acquisition, meaning competition is precluded. The government's determination to not compete this effort is at its discretion. Quotes will be evaluated based on compliance with the specified requirements for the brand-name items.
Additional Notes
The sole source justification (Document Number 1301339383) indicates that Dedicated Computing LLC is the only source capable of providing the required brand-name hard drives and adapters. This is due to critical compatibility requirements with the existing AVOT system's RAID configurations across multiple sites. Using alternative brands would necessitate costly infrastructure restructuring and would not be compatible. Bidders must review the incorporated FAR and DFARS clauses (Attachment 3) for mandatory legal and regulatory requirements.