Network HW

Closed Solicitation Posted

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Solicitation number
N0017826Q6834
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, procuring on behalf of Naval Sea Systems Command, seeks network hardware components including ATCA servers, switch blades, and packet processing blades, with quotations due August 27, 2026. The procurement is a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside issued as a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 simplified procedures.

The solicitation is designated brand name or equal (SMART Embedded Computing and Mercury Systems products specified by part number). NSWCDD states these products are the only brand name products meeting program requirements due to compatibility concerns, with alternative sourcing presenting potentially exorbitant re-engineering and validation costs. Five line items are required: eight ATCA-7540-C06 network servers with 192GB RAM, four ATCA-F140-C06 40G switch blades, eight ATCA-7480-C07 packet processing blades, four RES XR6-3U M6-M1 servers, and shipping for one lot. Delivery to NSWC Dahlgren, Virginia is required within 13 weeks from award for items one, two, four, and five; item three requires delivery within 95 weeks. Inspection and acceptance occurs at the receiving location within 15 to 30 calendar days. All items are priced on a firm fixed-price basis with standard commercial warranty coverage at no additional cost. The contract carries a DO-C9 Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating. Contractor must comply with DFARS clause 252.211-7003 regarding Item Unique Identification and Valuation, provide DoD unique identification for all delivered items, and submit payment requests via Wide Area Workflow. NAICS code 334118 applies.

Notice text

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #:    N0017826Q6834

Submitted by: Keith Aubert

NAICS Code:  334118

FSC/PSC Code: 7K20

Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov:  08/20/2026
 

Anticipated Closing Date: 08/27/2026

Contracts POC Name:  Keith Aubert

Telephone#:  540-742-8886

Email Address:  keith.m.aubert2.civ@us.navy.mil

PSC/FSC Code and Description:  7K – IT and Telecom

Basis for award:

_X_ Brand Name or Equal - FAR 6.103-1(d)

__ Sole Source - FAR 6.103-1(b)

__ Full and Open - Far 6.101

__ Total Small Business Set Aside - Far 19.104-1

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or service prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 using the publicizing requirements of FAR Part 5.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Synopsis/Solicitation N0017826Q6834 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses incorporated in this solicitation are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement as of the date of issuance and are included in the attached SF 1449.

For commercial acquisitions using simplified procedures under FAR Part 12, Buy American applies unless the value exceeds the applicable Trade Agreements threshold, in which case Trade Agreements apply.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to procure products manufactured by SMART Embedded Computing and Mercury Systems with part numbers: (8) ATCA-7540-C06, (4) ATCA-F140-C06, (8) ATCA-7480-C07 (4) 535-100126-6939. See the attached Requirements List for the configuration.

Smart Embedded Systems is located in Tempe,AZ. Mercury Systems is located in Andover,MA.

These products are the only brand name products to meet the program requirements due to compatibility concerns without any modifications to prevent potentially exorbitant re-engineering and validation costs. Purchasing any other brand name computer will result in a substantial duplication of costs.

All costs associated with this requirement must be included in the quoted price. This includes shipping and freight to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114 as well as any tariff or duty charges. No additional costs may be added after award. Where applicable, DFARS 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry, will be incorporated. The Government will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and the order will be issued on a firm fixed-price basis.

All responsible offerors shall submit a quotation in response to this solicitation. By submission of a quotation, the offeror represents compliance with the applicable representations and certifications, which are incorporated by reference and completed in the System for Award Management (SAM), as applicable. Submission of a quotation shall constitute the offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. The offeror shall provide documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming the offeror is an authorized reseller or distributor of the brand-name item(s) quoted. Quotations submitted without such documentation may not be considered for award. Quotations that take exception to the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be rejected.

Offerors are encouraged to submit published pricing, historical pricing data, or other information to support the Government’s price analysis and determination of fair and reasonable pricing.  Quotes will only be accepted from authorized re-sellers who have provided a Letter of Authorization.  Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Proposal is due by 27 AUG 2026, no later than 12:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by  August 2026.  Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to keith.m.aubert2.civ@us.navy.milprior to the RFQ closing.  Email should reference Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017826Q6834 in the subject line.

Attachments –

-Requirements List, SOW, Specs, as applicable

-Justification

-SF1449:  Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items

Files

File Type Posted
Solicitation - N0017826Q6834.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Network HW Latest Award Notice
This notice Latest solicitation Solicitation
HLT Transciever Original Award Notice

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