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Excalibur Rugged Server

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The Naval Air Weapons Center Weapons Division at China Lake is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the procurement of a single Excalibur 3U XEON6 DP AC Rugged Server, as detailed in the Statement of Work. This notice is not a formal request for proposals but invites interested firms to submit written responses within 15 days of publication to be considered for future procurement actions. Submissions must reference solicitation number N68936-26-RFPREQ-D550000/E550000-0379 and include a comprehensive capability statement demonstrating relevant experience, assets, and the ability to meet performance requirements without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, or schedule. All respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management and certified through the Defense Logistics Information Services to handle Controlled Unclassified Information or Export Controlled Information, with access limited to a single approved Data Custodian per CAGE code via the DD 2345 form. A Cyber Maturity Model Certification Level 1 is anticipated, and firms with concerns about this level are encouraged to provide a rationale and proposed alternative. All correspondence should be directed to the designated contracting office, with primary points of contact available for inquiry.

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Naval Air Weapons Center seeks rugged XEON6 server supplier for future procurement, requiring SAM registration, CUI certification, and CMMC Level 1 compliance.

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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare CenterView Agency

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334111 - Electronic Computer ManufacturingView NAICS

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CA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center
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OfficeCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA
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Office AddressCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA

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THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY.  THIS IS NOT A FORMAL REQUEST FOR QUOTE/PROPOSAL.



The Naval Air Weapons Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) China Lake intends to seek sources for the procurement of (1) Excalibur 3U XEON6 DP AC Rugged Server. See Statement of Word for specifications.




This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 15 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-26-RFPREQ-D550000/E550000-0379 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.



Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program:  https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/.



A Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (FCI Self) is anticipated for this requirement. If you disagree with the anticipated CMMC Level, please provide a rationale, and the recommended CMMC Level.




Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://sam.gov/ to start doing business with the federal government.

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