Dell R470 Servers
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 NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV (Department of the Navy) has a requirement to purchase five (5) Dell R470 servers. This is a brand name Dell requirement, and no other equivalents will be accepted. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by May 6th, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for five (5) Dell R470 servers. Detailed specifications are provided in the "Dell R470 Server Specifications R1 (2).xlsx" document. Key components include Intel Xeon 6 Performance 6737P processors, 6400MT/s RDIMMs, 960GB SSD SATA Mixed Use storage, Broadcom 57412 Quad Port 10GbE Base-T networking, dual 800W power supplies, and iDRAC10 Datacenter. The servers must include UEFI BIOS, OpenManage Enterprise Advanced Plus, and a Secure Enterprise Key Manager License. A 3-year Dell Hardware Limited Warranty Plus Onsite Service and ProSupport Plus Mission Critical are required. Configuration services such as Asset Tagging (Federal UID Tag), Dell Tamper Proof Label, and PM Support are also specified.
Deliverables must comply with DFARS 252.211-7003 (Item Identification and Valuation) and EIT Accessibility Standards (36 C.F.R. § 1194.21). Packaging must adhere to ASTM-D-3951-18, with specific prohibited materials including asbestos, excelsior, newspaper, shredded paper, yellow wrapping material, and loose-fill polystyrene for shipboard use.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) utilizing FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 334111 (Small business size standard: 1250 employees).
- Response Due: May 6th, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Published: May 4th, 2026.
- Delivery Dates: Anticipated between April 28, 2026, and May 29, 2026.
Submission Requirements
- Mandatory: Offerors must be an authorized Dell reseller and provide an authorized reseller letter. Quotes from non-authorized resellers will be disqualified.
- Quotes must include all items referenced in Section B of the RFQ and match line item descriptions. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
- Pricing must include shipping costs.
- Include at least one of the following with your quotation: Published Price List, Past Navy Invoices with same/similar items, or Past Industry Invoices with same/similar items.
- Submit quotes electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module (PSM).
- Questions/inquiries must be emailed to william.h.morton39.civ@us.navy.mil by May 6th, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on compliance with brand name specifications, authorized reseller status, and price. Price will be a significant factor. The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract.