N0017326Q5315 - Atlantis Storage Maintenance
Overview
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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) intends to award a sole source purchase order to CAMBRIDGE COMPUTER SERVICES, INC. for Dell and IBM extended warranty coverage for a storage system. This is a Notice of Intent (NOI), not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to meet the requirement and show that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses are due by May 8, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The NRL requires extended warranty coverage for nine (9) units of Dell and IBM storage systems. This procurement is for maintenance services to ensure the continued operation and support of these critical systems at the place of performance in Monterey, CA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Special Notice - Notice of Intent)
- Procurement Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) for purchases not exceeding $250,000.
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a size standard of LARGE.
- PSC: DK10 (Cloud Solutions Delivered As A Service.)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET
- Published: May 6, 2026
Action Items
Interested parties who believe they can fulfill this requirement and that competition would be advantageous to the Government must submit their interests and capabilities. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence to support a competitive procurement. All correspondence should reference Notice of Intent number N0017326Q5315.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a solicitation. The Government will consider information received solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order is solely at its discretion, and no reimbursement will be provided for costs incurred in responding to this notice.