Dell R470 Servers
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, NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV (NSWCPD), is seeking to purchase five (5) Dell R470 servers under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This is a brand name requirement for Dell, and no equivalents will be accepted. Responses are due by Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
NSWCPD requires the procurement of five Dell R470 servers. Key requirements include:
- Brand Name: Dell R470 servers only; no equivalents accepted.
- Authorized Reseller: Offerors must be authorized Dell resellers.
- Compliance: Quotes must precisely match all items referenced in Section B and the Line Item Description in the RFQ; non-compliance will lead to disqualification.
- Identification: DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, is applicable.
- Packaging: Must comply with ASTM-D-3951-18. Prohibited materials include asbestos, excelsior, newspaper, shredded paper, yellow wrapping material, and loose-fill polystyrene for shipboard use.
- Accessibility: Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) items must comply with EIT Accessibility Standards (36 C.F.R. § 1194.21).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) utilizing FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 334111 (Small Business Size Standard: 1250 employees).
- Response Due: May 6th, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: April 30th, 2026.
- Delivery Dates: Anticipated between April 28, 2026, and May 29, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on strict adherence to the brand name and line item descriptions. Quotes that do not match the RFQ's requirements will be disqualified. Price will be a significant factor in the evaluation, along with the F.O.B. basis. Offerors must include pricing with shipping costs and provide at least one of the following:
- Published Price List
- Past Navy Invoices with Same or Similar Items
- Past Industry Invoices with Same or Similar Items
Submission & Contact
- Questions: Submit electronically to william.h.morton39.civ@us.navy.mil by May 6th, 2026. Responses will be posted on SAM.gov.
- Quotes: Submit electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module (PSM) by the closing date and time.
- Contact: William Henry Morton, william.h.morton39.civ@us.navy.mil, 215-756-2698.