CVN 78 MCMS LBTF Server/UPS SAP

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of brand-name hardware from Dell Corporation to support the CVN 78 MCMS ISEA/SSA transition from HII-NNS to NSWCPD. The acquisition is unrestricted.

• Dell PowerEdge R760 Server with custom accessories (2 units)

• Commercial Monitor, 55" UHD 4K (1 unit)

• Smart-UPS with SmartConnect, 1500 VA, 120VAC, Rack mountable (1 unit)

• All Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) items must comply with Section 508 Accessibility Standards.

• Items must be marked in accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003 and generally accepted commercial practice.

• Packaging must comply with ASTM-D-3951-18, Standard Practice for Commercial Packing.

• Prohibited packing materials include asbestos, excelsior, newspaper, shredded paper, and yellow wrapping/packaging material (unless for radioactive material).

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but pricing arrangements are "Firm Fixed Price" for the items listed.

• Period of performance and estimated value are not detailed in the provided sections.

• Offer Due Date: February 13, 2026, 03:00 PM.

• Proposals must be submitted in response to Solicitation Number N6449826Q5067.

• Technical proposals must demonstrate how all requirements will be met, referencing provided specifications and descriptive literature.

• Price proposals require submission of recent sales data for similar items or commercial customer pricing.

• All units of all items will be awarded to one offeror; therefore, offers must be for furnishing all units of all items.

• Evaluation will be based on the basis of furnishing all units of all items to the specifications.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and in full text, covering areas such as payment instructions (WAWF), contract administration, representations and certifications, and item unique identification.

• Contact information for the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialist is provided.

Brand Name Justification

This document justifies the procurement of specific brand-name Dell hardware for a successful CVN 78 MCMS ISEA/SSA transition from HII-NNS to NSWCPD. The hardware is required to support a new functional LBTF (Lab-Based Test Environment) which will be used for testing, remote troubleshooting, and software development, mirroring the OEM's shipboard representation virtualization.

• Dell PowerEdge R760 Server: Quantity 2 (with custom accessories, P/N: P5525QC)

• Commercial Monitor, 55" UHD 4K: Quantity 1 (P/N: DLT1500RM2UC)

• Smart-UPS with SmartConnect, 1500 VA, 120VAC, Rack mountable: Quantity 1

• Estimated Delivery Date: 04/15/2026

• Funding: FY26 OMN, Navy funding

• Estimated Dollar Value: Not specified, but funds are budgeted.

This document is a justification for brand-name procurement, not a solicitation. It details why alternative brands are not suitable.

This justification precludes the use of full and open competition due to the specific brand-name requirement.

• The brand-name components are essential due to compatibility with existing systems and developed source code. Using alternative brands could lead to significant unplanned software development, integration efforts, and delays.
• A market survey was conducted, and Dell Federal Systems L.P. was identified as the preferred supplier for custom-built servers. Other suppliers were contacted for monitors and UPS, with Dell offering competitive pricing.
• MILSTRIP quotes were avoided due to grey market/cyber concerns.