Notice of Intent to procure brand name only Dell Laptops through Digital Marketplace/CHESS
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 Army (ACC-DTA) has issued a Notice of Intent to procure brand-name Dell Laptops via a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Delivery Order. This requirement, valued at an estimated $332,986.50, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is being procured through the mandatory CHESS IT MART portal. Quotes are due by February 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for new, brand-name Dell Laptops, specifically:
- 200 units of Dell Pro 16 Plus Base (210-BQPX): Featuring 32 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1 TB M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro, 3-cell 45 Wh battery, and a 5-year limited hardware warranty.
- 10 units of Dell Pro Max 16 Plus (MB16250) base: Equipped with Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor, 128GB CAMM2 RAM, NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, 2TB Performance SSD Gen4, 16" FHD+ LCD, Windows 11 Pro, and 3-year ProSupport.
These high-level processing computers and supporting IT equipment are for engineering and research requirements. All quotes must include all line items and adhere strictly to the Dell brand-name requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Delivery Order
- Estimated Value: $332,986.50
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- RFQ Posted: February 12, 2026
- Quotes Due: February 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST
- Submission Method: Exclusively via CHESS IT MART (https://chess.army.mil/). Contractors must be registered.
Evaluation
Award will be made without discussions based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.
Additional Notes
This procurement is an Exception to Fair Opportunity for brand-name Dell products, citing FAR 16.505(a)(4) and FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(A). The Army's CHESS program is the mandatory source for all Army IT purchases. For CHESS support, contact armychess@army.mil. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Daphne Philson (daphne.b.philson.civ@army.mil, 15715889418).