Nesse VMWare Server Hardware Refresh

SOL #: N0017326P2415Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
WASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, United States

Place of Performance

Washington, DC

NAICS

Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

PSC

Hardware, Software, And Other Equipment Needed For Specialized High Performance Computing (Hpc) Systems Used In Solving Complex Computational Problems Through Massive Concurrent Use Of Computing Resources And Parallel Processing Techniques. (7B20)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 20, 2026

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 / NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY has awarded a contract to Sterling Computers Corporation for Nesse VMWare Server Hardware Refresh. This award was made under simplified acquisition procedures and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Scope of Work

This contract provides for the refresh of Nesse VMWare Server Hardware. The award was for "Brand name or equal" items.

Contract & Timeline

  • Awardee: Sterling Computers Corporation
  • Type: Awarded under simplified procedures for commercial items (FAR Subpart 13.5)
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Award Date: April 20, 2026
  • Agency: Department of the Navy / Naval Research Laboratory
  • Place of Performance: Washington, DC

Evaluation

The contract was awarded as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under simplified procedures for certain commercial items.

People

Points of Contact

KEVIN NGUYENPRIMARY
kevin.nguyen3.civ@us.navy.mil

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