Award Notice for Brand Name Only Dell Laptops through Digital Marketplace/CHESS
Overview
Buyer
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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 Army (DEPT OF DEFENSE) has issued an Award Notice for the procurement of Brand Name Only Dell Laptops through the Digital Marketplace/CHESS procurement system. This action was for Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Delivery Orders for new Dell laptops.
Scope of Work
This award covers the procurement of specific Dell laptop models and quantities:
- Dell Pro 16 Plus (PB16250) Base: 185 units, featuring Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 238V vPro® processor, 32GB LPDDR5x memory, 1TB TLC SSD, Integrated Intel® Arc™ graphics, 16" FHD+ display, and a 3-year limited hardware warranty.
- Dell Pro Max 16 Plus (MB16250) Base: 7 units, featuring Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 245HX, 128GB CAMM2 memory, 2TB Performance SSD, NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 24GB GDDR7 graphics, 16” FHD+ LCD display, and 3 years of ProSupport.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Delivery Order
- Procurement System: Digital Marketplace/CHESS
- RFQ #: 557689
- RFQ Posted: February 19, 2026
- RFQ Closed: February 26, 2026
- Award Notice Published: March 3, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; procurement was through CHESS, a mandatory source for Army IT.
Evaluation
The procurement received two quotes, with the award made to the technically acceptable quote that aligned with the evaluation criteria. This was competed amongst CHESS authorized resellers.
Additional Notes
Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) is the mandatory source for all purchases of commercial-off-the-shelf software, desktops, notebook computers, and other commercial IT equipment for the Army. Exceptions exist for the Air National Guard (AFADVANTAGE/GSA-2GIT) and require specific waivers (Statement of Non-availability - SoNA) and Army Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-6 approved Information Technology Approval System (ITAS) Memorandums for purchases outside of CHESS. All desktops and notebooks must typically be purchased during Consolidated Buy ordering periods, with exception memos required for off-cycle purchases.
Contact: Daphne Philson, daphne.b.philson.civ@army.mil, 15715889418.