USNA MacBook Pro Laptops and iMac Pro Desktop

The Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring Apple MacBook Pro laptops and iMac Pro desktop computers for the United States Naval Academy through a firm-fixed-price commercial contract. The procurement specifically requires 13 MacBook Pro laptops (14-inch with M4 Max chip, 32-core GPU, 36GB memory, 1TB storage) and one iMac Pro Tower (M2 Ultra with 60-core GPU, 192GB memory, 4TB storage) to support faculty research and teaching obligations in Chauvenet Hall. This is a brand-name-only acquisition justified by the faculty's existing software development work in macOS and iOS using Xcode, which cannot operate on other platforms. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide pricing with FOB destination terms, lead times, and an Authorized Reseller/Dealer Letter from the OEM manufacturer. Evaluation will be based on technical compliance and price, with responses due by August 8, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST via email to the contracting officer. An amendment has been issued responding to vendor questions with product specification confirmations.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are mentioned in the procurement documentation. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement involves a total of 14 high-end computer systems that will require delivery within 30 days of contract award. The equipment will replace end-of-lifecycle devices and enable faculty to maintain mission network access while supporting research activities for midshipmen pursuing Bachelor of Science degrees in specialized mathematics programs. Performance will take place at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, with delivery required to Chauvenet Hall. The solicitation is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures by the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk contracting department.