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PD-60-0099; AVDB Dell Server Tech Refresh
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), Code 60, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify capable vendors for a brand-name tech refresh of the AVDB system used for processing acoustic data. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for three Dell PowerEdge servers, specifically one R770 and two R760 units, along with one Schneider Electric Power Distribution Unit. The hardware must be fully compatible with Dell MD1420 Power Vault enclosures and include Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0. All components must be sourced from an Original Component Manufacturer, Original Equipment Manufacturer, or an authorized distribution chain to prevent the use of counterfeit parts. The procurement requires a five-year warranty featuring 24/7 technical support and next-business-day on-site service. Interested parties, including large and small businesses such as HUBZone, 8(a) SDB, and SDVOSB, must submit a capability statement of no more than 10 pages by September 21, 2026. These statements should include company profiles, evidence of authorized distribution, estimated lead times, and shipping costs to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This notice is for planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal, though a formal RFP is anticipated to be issued in October 2026. The final delivery period of performance is expected to be one year from the date of award.
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Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA, 19112, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
This Sources Sought notice is being issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). The Government is seeking information regarding the procurement of three (3) Dell PowerEdge and a Schneider Electric Power Distribution Units. Specifications are listed in the attached Sources Sought Notice and three (3) attached specification documents.
SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Respondents shall provide capability statements with specific information regarding their ability to provide the required materials described in the Sources Sought Attachment.
NSWCPD will only accept unclassified, electronic submissions. Responses shall be submitted via email to contact@example.gov by 06:00PM EST, 21 September 2026.
Responses shall list "N64498-26-SIMACQ-PD-60-0099" in the subject line. No phone calls shall be accepted.
This notice is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal. This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. This notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes.
Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this notice. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this notice to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
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