Servers

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation N6883626Q0015, dated April 16, 2026, serves two primary purposes:

1. Answers to Industry Questions: Provides responses to questions submitted by interested parties.
2. Clarification of Requirements: Adds a specific requirement that the server size must be 2U.

• Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work: The "1.0 Requirement" section has been modified to include the 2U server size specification. The original description of the Dell PowerEdge R6515 servers and their components remains.

• Section J - List of Attachments: The attachment "2.05 Industry Questions" has been added.

• The amendment does not explicitly state a change to the proposal deadline. However, bidders should review the "2.05 Industry Questions" attachment for any potential impact on their proposals.

• Bidders must ensure their proposed server solution meets the newly clarified 2U size requirement.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding the server requirements for the opportunity.

• Server Availability: The government confirmed that if the specified Dell PowerEdge R6515 server is discontinued, another Dell PowerEdge server is acceptable, provided it meets or exceeds the stated requirements and is 2U in size.
• RAID Controller Specification: The government will accept a Dell PERC H730P RAID controller as an "or equal" alternative. The PERC H740P with 8GB cache is not a mandatory specification.
• Operating System: No operating system is required to be pre-installed on the servers; they can be provided without an OS.

These clarifications may allow for a broader range of server hardware and RAID controller options, potentially impacting bidder hardware selection and pricing.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of ten (10) refurbished Dell PowerEdge R6515 8x2.5 servers or equivalent. The purpose is to refresh the AMAG server at the Naval Air Station Jacksonville Security Department.

• Ten (10) refurbished Dell PowerEdge R6515 8x2.5 servers or equivalent.

• Specific chassis, processor, memory, storage controller, RAID configuration, networking, and remote access card requirements are detailed.

• Includes 1 year of TekShield Support with replacement (parts only).

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery is FOB to the Security Department, Building 876, Allegheny Road, NAS Jacksonville, FL 32212.

• Delivery must occur between 0700 AM - 1500 (Central Standard Time), Monday through Friday.

• Offer Due Date: April 27, 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time.

• Quotes must be submitted in PDF format via email.

• Evaluation will be based on Price and Technical Capability, using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method.

• Quotes must clearly meet the minimum performance or capability requirements.

• Failure to provide required documentation or meet requirements may result in an unacceptable rating or exclusion from consideration.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code: 334111, Size Standard: 1250.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract administration, payment, inspection, acceptance, and security requirements.

• Specific instructions are provided for submitting questions and quotes.

• Contractors must comply with security requirements, including obtaining a Common Access Card (CAC) and potentially undergoing background investigations.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum to the File" justifying the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. It details the specific item being procured: 10 Dell PowerEdge R6515 8x2.5" Chassis servers. The document outlines the background for restricting competition, citing FAR 12.102 and 12.202(a), and GSAR 538.7104-4(b)(2)(i).

This document explains why the government is limiting competition for this specific server procurement. It highlights that the Dell PowerEdge R6515 is considered a proprietary ecosystem, not a commodity server. The justification for restricting competition is based on:

• Brand Name Justification: The iDRAC9 (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) is a proprietary hardware solution that integrates with the government's existing OpenManage Enterprise console. A third-party "equivalent" would require a separate management infrastructure, increasing administrative burden and potentially impacting uptime. The physical architecture and firmware are also noted as being different from other manufacturers.
• Other Reasons: Mixing server brands would require the N6-IT team to manage different administrative tools, increasing the learning curve and potential for configuration errors. The rails are specifically designed for DELL server racks, and purchasing a different brand would necessitate buying new rails.

The document does not contain specific requirements for bidders to respond to, but rather explains the rationale behind a sole-source or limited competition acquisition strategy for these servers.