Surface Laptops and Privacy Screens
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) in Washington, DC, is soliciting quotes for Surface Laptops and Privacy Screens. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) on a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis. The Government intends to award a purchase order based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Quotes are due by April 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
NRL is seeking to purchase specific IT equipment, including:
- 20 units of MICROSOFT CORPORATION, EP2-33238, SURFACE LAPTOP 7 15IN INTEL CU7/16/512 WIN11 BLACK
- 20 units of KENSINGTON ELECTRONICS, K58363WW, MagProElite Magnetic Privacy Screen for Surface Devices
All items must be brand name or equal, new equipment only, and covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Offerors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, and provide documentation from the manufacturer confirming their authorized status.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 13.003 (b)(1))
- NAICS Code: 541519
- PSC: 7B20
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: April 8, 2026
- Delivery Address: U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W., Bldg. 49 – Shipping/Receiving, Code 3400, Washington, DC 20375
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Offers will be ranked by price, and the lowest-priced offer(s) will undergo technical evaluation. If technically acceptable and pricing is fair and reasonable, an award will be made. This process repeats until an acceptable offer is found.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit one copy of their technical and price quote via email. Quotes must include the company's DUNS Number and CAGE Code. Offerors must also state acceptance of the solicitation's terms and conditions or list any exceptions with rationale. An active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is required at the time of submission. All questions must be submitted via email to the Government Point of Contact.
Point of Contact
- Name: James Chappell
- Email: james.e.chappell2.civ@us.navy.mil