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The Naval Research Laboratory is soliciting quotations for the procurement of new Dell laptops and a desktop tower to support the Space Science Division (Code 7600) in Washington, DC. This is a total small business set-aside under solicitation N0017326Q0009, awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis. The primary objective is to replace aging equipment and equip new personnel with standardized hardware to ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure and security requirements. The procurement is brand-name or equal, requiring new equipment only; remanufactured or gray market items are prohibited. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an authorized dealer, or an authorized reseller and must provide documentation proving their authorization to maintain OEM warranty and service. The required hardware includes a Dell Pro Max Tower T2 and various laptops featuring Intel Core Ultra processors and Windows operating systems, with a requested delivery date of September 30, 2026. Delivery is to be made to the Space Science Division at 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC, with FOB Destination being the preferred method. Awards will be made based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where offers are ranked by price and then vetted for technical acceptability. Interested quoters must submit their technical and price quotes via email to the purchasing agent, including their DUNS number and Cage Code, and must confirm their acceptance of the solicitation terms and conditions.
General Info
Place of Performance
Washington, DC, 20375, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the
format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for
Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information
included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being
requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated
provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC)
Effective: 03/13/2026
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 13.003 (b)(l) on a FirmFirm
Fixed-Price (FFP) basis.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this
procurement is 334111.
Th Federal Supply Code (FSC) I Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 5975.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington, DC, is researching Dell Federal.
X See specification attachment
Supplies: BRAND NAME.
Items must be brand name or equal in accordance with FAR 52.211-6.
Software/Hardware/Services:
This procurement is for new equipment ONLY, unless otherwise specifically stated. No
remanufactured or "gray market" items are acceptable. All equipment must be covered by the
manufacturer's warranty.
• Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized dealer, an
authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM
warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty,
and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and
conditions
• Off erors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating that they are an
authorized distributor for the specific items being procured.
Note: Maintenance Renewals - The performance period for maintenance renewals, (software
licenses, services, etc.), must begin on or after the date of contract award. The performance period
cannot be back dated. If reinstatement fees are required, they must be listed on separate line items.
Delivery Address:
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
4555 Overlook A venue, S.W.
Bldg. 49 - Shipping/Receiving
Code 7600
Washington, DC 20375
**FOB DESTINATION IS THE PREFERRED METHOD**
Estimated Delivery Time: _______ For FOB ORGIN, please provide the following information:
FOB Shipping Point: _________ _
Estimated Shipping Charge: ______ Dimensions of Package(s): ________ Shipping Weight: __________ SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
All Quoters shall submit 1 (one) copy of their technical and price quote.
Include your company DUNS Number and Cage Code on your quote.
All quotations shall be sent via e-mail.
GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT
Purchasing Agent Name: Natalie Waugh
Tel: 202 923-1538----------
Email: Sign up to see this detail
Please reference this combined synopsis/solicitation number on your correspondence and in the
"Subject" line of your email.
ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA
EMAIL.
The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined
synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. A ward may be
made without discussions or negotiations, therefore prospective contractors should have an
active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) in
accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 4.1102 and Part 52.204-7 when
submitting a response to this solicitation.
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible off eror
whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price
and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable - Offers will be ranked lowest to highest according to
price. A price analysis will be conducted to determine whether the lowest price will result from a
single award or multiple awards. Based on the price analysis, the lowest price off er or multiple
offers, will be forwarded to the requiring activity for technical evaluation (offer(s), in accordance
with the specifications, will be deemed either technically acceptable or technically
unacceptable). If the lowest price off er or offers is found technically acceptable and the pricing
determined fair and reasonable by the Contracting Officer, evaluation will be deemed complete
and award will be made based on the lowest price offer(s). If the lowest price offer is determined
technically unacceptable, another analysis will be conducted amongst the remaining offers to
determine if a single or multiple awards will provide the lowest price. The lowest price offer(s)
will be sent for technical evaluation. This process is repeated in order of price until an offe r or
combination of offers is deemed technically acceptable and price is determined fair and
reasonable.
Options. When applicable, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding
the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may
determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced.
Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
Terms and Conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement
regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document
without modification, deletion, or addition."
OR
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document
with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"
Exceptions. Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).
Submission shall be received not later than the response date listed above. Late submissions shall
be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-l(f). E-mailed
submissions are accepted and are the preferred form of submission. Receipt will be verified by
the date/time stamp on fax or e-mail
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