Dell laptops

The Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) under the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring 30 Dell Pro 14 Plus (PB14250) Base laptops, 30 Dell Optical Mice (MS116), and 4 Dell USB Slim DVD+/-RW Drives to replace aging equipment. The laptops must meet specific technical requirements including Intel Core Ultra 7 265U vPro processors, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, and 14-inch displays with a mandatory five-year warranty. The procurement is justified as a limited source acquisition because only Dell Pro 14 Plus laptops have been validated for the Department of Defense's Neurocognitive Assessment Test (NCAT) program supporting Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) software, where precise timing measurements are critical to neurocognitive assessments. The solicitation uses a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method and requires offerors to submit electronic proposals in three volumes covering Price, Technical Capability, and Contractor Responsibility. The amended proposal deadline is August 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, with delivery required by September 30, 2025.

This procurement is set aside specifically for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) contractors under NAICS code 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The solicitation documents indicate that no brand alternatives are permitted, accessories cannot be substituted with other brands, and certain security features like Smart Card Reader, Fingerprint Reader, and Control Vault 3+ are not technically feasible for this configuration. While no specific award value is provided in the available documents, the procurement involves a substantial quantity of 30 enterprise-grade laptops with premium specifications and extended warranties. The equipment will be delivered to the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal facility in Niceville, Florida, and the laptops will be built to order to meet the specific mission requirements. The solicitation operates under the unrestricted procurement framework but maintains the WOSB set-aside designation to promote small business participation in defense contracting.