SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE - Ruggedized laptops and all accessories and applicable equipment

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is procuring ruggedized laptops and associated equipment through Amendment 0002 of solicitation N0016425RJW85_0002, specifically seeking an Enhanced Mobile Systems Solution (EMSS) Electronic Mobile Device for U.S. Marine Corps maintenance operations. The procurement requires a comprehensive ruggedized computing solution featuring a minimum 3.3 GHz CPU with 16 threads, 32 GB RAM expandable to 64 GB, NVIDIA GTX 1650 GPU, 1 TB removable SSD, full HD touchscreen display, and extensive connectivity options, all meeting MIL-STD-810H ruggedization standards with a maximum weight of 9 pounds and 8-hour battery life. The solicitation includes 11 Contract Line Item Numbers covering the primary laptop, expansion battery, universal Cordura backpack, NATO power adapter, battery charger, Ethernet cable, optional strap assembly, external DVD-ROM drive, and spare components including up to 200 spare hard drives and 50 spare batteries. All equipment must be Trade Agreements Act compliant and include Item Unique Identification branding, with the device requiring Windows 11 compatibility and Trusted Platform Module 2.0. Amendment 0002 specifically updates Graphics Processing Unit specifications and extends the proposal submission deadline to October 17, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), restricting participation to qualified small businesses only. The procurement structure is a three-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with an anticipated award date in the third quarter of 2026 and a proposed delivery schedule of 90 days after order placement. Offerors must bid on all items in the solicitation and provide laptops that are commercially available in the specified configuration prior to contract award, with no modifications allowed after award. The laptops are intended for purely mobile field use by Marine Corps personnel, requiring no mounting capabilities but emphasizing portability and durability for maintenance operations. The solicitation requires that proposed devices be readily available commercial products that meet all specified technical requirements without customization.