AVOT HARD DRIVE KITS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy (NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK) is soliciting for AVOT RTI Hard Drive Kits through a sole source combined synopsis/solicitation. This non-competitive action is for specific computing hardware to maintain compatibility with existing systems. The response date is March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement of specific hard drive kits for the SCSTC Aegis Virtual Operator Trainer (AVOT) system. The required items include:
- FGI-LHM000037 Spare Drive Kit 1U Management (Quantity: 16 Each): Comprising a HDD TRAY spare drive carrier and a SAMSUNG PM1653 2TB SAS Internal Enterprise SAS drive.
- FGI-LHM000038 Kit Spare Drive Carrier 2U Compute SVR (Quantity: 32 Each): Comprising a 2U HDD TRAY and a SAMSUNG PM1653 2TB SAS Internal Enterprise SAS drive.
These components are direct replacements and are essential for maintaining compatibility with existing RAID configurations across multiple sites, precluding the use of substitute brands.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Non-competitive (Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 334112 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC (Quotes due by March 27, 2026, 2:00 PM EST)
- Published Date: March 30, 2026
- Delivery: 30 days after award to Dahlgren, VA.
Evaluation
This is a sole source procurement, meaning competition is precluded. The government has determined that only Dedicated Computing LLC can provide the required brand-name hard drives and associated hardware due to critical compatibility requirements with the existing AVOT infrastructure. Oral communications are not acceptable for submissions.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and full text, which bidders must review for compliance. The place of performance is Dahlgren, VA. Primary contact for inquiries is William Spencer at william.p.spencer.civ@us.navy.mil or 7712293528.