Dell PowerEdge R6615 Server -CTO
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), under the Department of the Navy, is seeking quotations for a Dell PowerEdge R6615 Server - CTO (Brand Name or Equal) to serve as a dedicated Linux server for DoD Information Assurance (IA) requirements. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation. The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) basis. Quotations are due by May 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a new Dell PowerEdge R6615 server, or an equal product, configured as specified in the "DETAILS" tab of the Suggest Source quote. This server will be used for logging network backbone devices to a centralized Out-of-Band (OOB) server to meet DoD IA requirements. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an authorized dealer/distributor/reseller, providing manufacturer documentation of authorization. All equipment must be new, covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and include associated software licensing and service in accordance with OEM terms.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 334111 (Small Business Size Standard: <1250 employees)
- PSC: 7B22 (Computing Hardware And Software Products For Servers...)
- Period of Performance: Three-year Period of Performance (POP) for maintenance renewals, beginning on the date of contract award.
- Estimated Delivery: July 31, 2026
- Quotation Due: May 4, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 29, 2026
Delivery Location
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, 7 Grace Hopper Avenue, Mail Stop 2, Monterey, CA 93943, Attention: William Green. FOB Destination is the preferred method.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is most advantageous to the Government, based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Offers will be ranked by price, and the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer(s) will be considered for award. The Government may award without discussions or negotiations.
Submission Requirements
Quoters must submit one copy of their technical and price quote via email. Submissions must include the Company Cage Code, Manufacturer’s Name, and Country of Origin. Quoters must also include a statement accepting the solicitation's terms and conditions or listing exceptions with rationale. An active registration in SAM.gov is required.