DELL Server & VERITAS Subscription
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 Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking quotes for a Dell PowerEdge R7625 server and Veritas Backup Exec subscriptions. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order. Responses are due by March 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
NRL requires the purchase of:
- One (1) custom Dell PowerEdge R7625 server, with detailed specifications including AMD EPYC 9124 processor, 16GB RDIMM memory, 3.5" chassis with SAS/SATA backplane, OCP 3.0 Network Adapter, and Windows Server 2025 Standard. ProSupport Plus Mission Critical services are also required.
- One (1) VERITAS Backup Exec Simple Core Pack (1-year subscription + Verified Support, 5 front end TB).
- Fifteen (15) VERITAS Backup Exec Simple Add On (1-year subscription + Verified Support, 5 front end TB).
All items must be brand name or equal in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c), and new equipment only. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an authorized dealer/distributor/reseller, providing manufacturer documentation to confirm authorization. The requirement is justified as brand-name due to strict security, compatibility, and operational continuity within a classified environment, with Dell and Veritas being on the sponsor's approved product list and integrated into existing infrastructure.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 334118 (Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing) with a 1000 employee size standard
- PSC: 7B20 (Hardware, Software, And Other Equipment for HPC Systems)
- Agency: Department of the Navy, Naval Research Laboratory
- Place of Performance/Delivery: U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Avenue SW, Bldg. 49, Washington, DC 20375. FOB Destination is preferred.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. 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. Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.
Submission Requirements
- Submit one (1) copy of your technical and price quote via email.
- Include Company Cage Code, Manufacturer's Name, and Country of Origin.
- Provide documentation from the manufacturer confirming authorized distributorship.
- State acceptance of the solicitation's terms and conditions or list specific exceptions with rationale.
- Complete and return applicable FAR/DFARS provisions and ensure annual representations and certifications are current in SAM.gov.
Key Dates
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
- Published: March 17, 2026
Contact Information
- Purchasing Agent: Yina Brooks
- Email: yina.brooks.civ@us.navy.mil
Reference the solicitation number in all correspondence and email subject lines. All questions must be submitted via email.