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The U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is soliciting a sole-source procurement for a Thinkmate Server chassis, specifically the RAX QH12-12E9 model manufactured by Source Code LLC, under solicitation number N0017826Q6774. This procurement, issued as a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 using simplified acquisition procedures, is justified as a sole source under FAR 6.103-1(b) because the thermal engineering and chassis design previously completed by Thinkmate engineers are proprietary and irreplaceable without significant delay, which the government cannot afford. All costs including shipping, freight, tariffs, and duties must be included in the quoted firm-fixed price, with delivery required to Dahlgren, Virginia, under FOB Destination terms. The acquisition is governed by DFARS 252.225-7013 for duty-free entry where applicable, and adherence to Buy American or Trade Agreements Act thresholds is required. Only authorized resellers with a valid Letter of Authorization from the OEM may submit quotations, and all offerors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with up-to-date representations and certifications, including those related to foreign ownership, trade agreements, cybersecurity, and defense telecommunications equipment. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with technical acceptability determined by compliance with the required specifications, authorized reseller status, and SAM registration. The server chassis is a 2U form factor with 12 hot-swap NVMe/SATA/SAS drive bays, 12 DIMM memory slots, four PCI-E 5.0 x16 expansion slots, two AIOM/OCP NIC 3.0 slots, redundant 1200W Titanium-level power supplies, and an ASPEED AST2600 BMC for remote management. All items must be uniquely identified per MIL-STD-130 and labeled according to MIL-STD-129, with machine-readable data verified using automated identification technology. Delivery is required within 90 calendar days of award, and the receiving point is NSWC Dahlgren, Building 125, 6220 Tisdale Rd, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. Invoices must be submitted electronically via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), with the final invoice clearly marked as “FINAL” after all
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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #: N0017826Q6774
Submitted by: Keith Aubert
NAICS Code: 334111
FSC/PSC Code: 7B20
Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov: 05/28/2026
Anticipated Closing Date: 06/04/2026
Contracts POC Name: Keith Aubert
Telephone#: 540-742-8886
Email Address: keith.m.aubert2.civ@us.navy.mil
PSC/FSC Code and Description: 7B – IT and Telecom - Compute
Basis for award:
__ Brand Name or Equal - FAR 6.103-1(d)
X Sole Source - FAR 6.103-1(b)
__ Full and Open - Far 6.101
__ Total Small Business Set Aside - Far 19.104-1
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or service prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 using the publicizing requirements of FAR Part 5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Synopsis/Solicitation N0017826Q6774 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses incorporated in this solicitation are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement as of the date of issuance and are included in the attached SF 1449.
For commercial acquisitions using simplified procedures under FAR Part 12, Buy American applies unless the value exceeds the applicable Trade Agreements threshold, in which case Trade Agreements apply.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to procure products manufactured by Source Code LLC,with part number RAX QH12-12E9. See the attached Requirements List.
Thinkmate engineers solved this issue and have already completed the thermal analysis to validate a chassis that can handle this continuous load. Utilizing another vendor would require starting from scratch to replicate the thermal engineering already completed by Thinkmate. That adds weeks of engineering lead time that the government cannot afford.
All costs associated with this requirement must be included in the quoted price. This includes shipping and freight to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114 as well as any tariff or duty charges. No additional costs may be added after award. Where applicable, DFARS 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry, will be incorporated. The Government will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and the order will be issued on a firm fixed-price basis.
All responsible offerors shall submit a quotation in response to this solicitation. By submission of a quotation, the offeror represents compliance with the applicable representations and certifications, which are incorporated by reference and completed in the System for Award Management (SAM), as applicable. Submission of a quotation shall constitute the offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. The offeror shall provide documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming the offeror is an authorized reseller or distributor of the brand-name item(s) quoted. Quotations submitted without such documentation may not be considered for award. Quotations that take exception to the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be rejected.
Offerors are encouraged to submit published pricing, historical pricing data, or other information to support the Government’s price analysis and determination of fair and reasonable pricing. Quotes will only be accepted from authorized re-sellers who have provided a Letter of Authorization. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis.
In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.
Proposal is due by 04 June 2026, no later than 05:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by June 2026. Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to keith.m.aubert2.civ@us.navy.mil prior to the RFQ closing. Email should reference Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017826Q6774 in the subject line.
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-Requirements List
-SF1449: Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items
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