Dell Pro Rugged 14" Laptops
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 Naval Air Warfare Center – Aircraft Division, Lakehurst (NAWCAD LKE) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the procurement of 22 Brand Name Dell Pro Rugged 14" Laptops. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity supports the Data & Cyber Analytics Branch and requires proposals by February 26, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
NAWCAD LKE seeks to acquire twenty-two (22) configured Dell Pro Rugged 14" Laptops to serve as a hardware solution for installing and operating government software in support of fleet operations. The laptops must meet specific technical requirements detailed in Attachment B (SOW) and Attachment A (Parts List), including an Intel Core Ultra 7 165U processor, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, 14" Touch FHD display, and no operating system installed.
Contract & Procurement Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Procedures: FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- Delivery: FOB Destination, 3 weeks after receipt of order (ARO) to Lakehurst, NJ. Early deliveries are acceptable and encouraged.
- Quote Validity: 90 days
- Key Requirements: Offerors must certify adequate resources, experience, controls, equipment, and ability to meet the performance schedule. Active SAM.gov registration is mandatory for award.
- Applicable Regulations: This procurement is subject to various regulations including FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting), Section 889 (Prohibition on Telecommunications Equipment), and DFARS 2019-D041 (Cybersecurity Requirements). A current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment must be posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) prior to award.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is deemed technically acceptable and offers the lowest price. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical Description: Assessment of the technical description of items offered for compliance with solicitation requirements and the attached parts list. Quotations lacking sufficient detail will not be considered.
- Price: Evaluated for reasonableness.
Submission Information
Proposals must be submitted electronically as a Firm-Fixed-Price proposal to eric.m.daly6.civ@us.navy.mil. Any electronic spreadsheets must be Excel compatible with active formulas and links. Questions regarding this opportunity should also be directed to Eric Daly.
Key Dates
- Proposals Due: February 26, 2026, by 9:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: February 25, 2026.