Virtual Ship Training Systems (VSTS) Classroom Spares Kit(s) Procurement
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 Navy, NAWC TRAINING SYSTEMS DIV, is soliciting quotes for the Virtual Ship Training Systems (VSTS) Classroom Spares Kit(s) Procurement. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside to acquire five (5) VSTS Classroom Spares Kits for various Navy sites. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order. Quotes are due by July 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Opportunity Details
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks to procure five (5) VSTS Classroom Spares Kits, each containing specific brand-name commercial items. The kits are intended for locations including San Diego, CA; Mayport, FL; Newport, RI; and Orlando, FL. The primary objective is to support VSTS trainers by providing necessary hardware components without altering the current system configuration.
Scope of Work & Deliverables
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Procuring five (5) VSTS Classroom Spares Kits, consisting of items such as Mid-Tower Workstations, Poly Plantronics Blackwire Models, Cisco Network Switches, APC Smart-UPS, Dell KVM Switches, Dell PowerVault SANs, HDMI Splitters, and various cables.
- Ensuring all material is new, visually inspected, and properly packaged.
- Delivering the kits F.O.B. destination to the specified Navy sites.
- Coordinating deliveries with site Points of Contact (POCs) at least 14 calendar days in advance.
- Providing purchase order numbers, vendor contact information, and tracking numbers via email.
- No substituted commercial items are allowed, and configuration control is critical.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 423430, Size Standard 250 employees)
- Material Ordering: No later than 30 calendar days after contract award
- Delivery: Within 120 calendar days after contract award
- Anticipated Award Date: August 14, 2026
- Quote Due Date: July 2, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email as MS Word or Adobe PDF attachments to tina.daniels4.civ@us.navy.mil and cynthia.d.armound.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Required Information: Quotes must include the solicitation number, a direct point of contact, and a telephone number.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Accepted (LPTA), considering technical acceptability and lowest evaluated price. Technical acceptance requires meeting all item specifications, delivery dates, and being a registered small business in SAM and SPRS.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM with NAICS 423430 and in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).
Contacts
- Primary: Tina Daniels (tina.daniels4.civ@us.navy.mil, 904.969.1830)
- Secondary: Cynthia Armound (cynthia.armound@navy.mil, 904.969.1616)