NADMT End of Life Spares

Sources Sought Notice

This Sources Sought Notice is issued by the Naval Air Warfare Center Training System Division (NAWCTSD) to identify potential small business sources for the procurement and delivery of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) spare parts for the Naval Aviation Distributed Training (NADMT) program. This effort aims to procure components for device upgrades to support advanced training, ensuring compatibility and continuity with existing training devices. This is a low-risk update that will not impact the training curriculum.

• Procurement and delivery of materials as specified in an attached parts list.

• Shipment must be made in a single, consolidated delivery.

• Shipment tracking details must be provided beforehand.

• The anticipated Request for Quote (RFQ) release is May 2026.

• Anticipated award is June 2026.

• Required delivery date is no later than September 15, 2026.

• Responses are requested by May 18, 2026, by 1700 EST.

• Submissions should be in Microsoft Word format.

• Responses are for planning purposes only and do not constitute a solicitation.

• Information requested includes firm details, socio-economic status, interest in prime/subcontracting, and details on any "similarly situated entities" if applicable.

• A written statement detailing the ability to meet the requirement, including historical contracts, is also requested.

• The applicable NAICS code is 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

• Responses will be used to determine if the requirement can be fulfilled as a small business set-aside.

• This is a Sources Sought Notice for informational purposes only and not a Request for Proposal.

• No funds are available to pay for response preparation.

• Interested parties should ensure their SAM.gov registration is active, as awards cannot be made to entities without an "active" SAM registration.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document details the specific configuration of Dell 7960R servers, including components such as CPUs, memory, storage, power supplies, graphics cards, and networking. It serves as a detailed build specification for the servers.

• Base Configuration: Includes Precision 7960 XL Rack XCTO Base, dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8462Y+ CPUs, 192GB DDR5 ECC memory, and dual Nvidia RTX 4000 Ada graphics cards.
• Storage Options: Various configurations for internal PCIe SSDs, M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs, and SATA/SAS HDDs/SSDs with PERC RAID controller.
• Power Supplies: Dual hot-plug redundant 1400W power supplies.
• Networking: Dual port 1GbE LOM (Broadcom 5720).
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro for Workstations is specified, but OS media is not included.
• Support & Warranty: Includes various ProSupport Flex and Limited Hardware Warranty services with different durations (e.g., 63 months, 39 months, 24 months).
• Configuration Services: Options for custom hardware de-install, factory install, fulfillment services, and custom asset reports.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the exact hardware specifications of the servers being procured. It informs potential vendors about the complexity of the configuration, the types of components involved, and the associated support and service requirements. Bidders should use this to ensure their proposed solutions align with these detailed specifications and to accurately price their offerings, including any necessary integration or configuration services.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document details the specific build configuration for a Dell 7960R Server. It serves as a detailed specification for the hardware components included in the server.

• Processors: Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8462Y+ processors.
• Memory: 192GB DDR5 RDIMM ECC Memory.
• Graphics: Dual Nvidia RTX 4000 Ada graphics cards.
• Storage: Includes options for internal PCIe SSDs, M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs, and SATA/SAS HDD/SSD drives with PERC RAID controller. Specific configurations for drive selection are listed as 'No Drive Selected' for several options.
• Power Supplies: Dual hot-plug redundant power supplies (1400W or 2400W options).
• Networking: Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 2x 1GbE LOM.
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro for Workstations is listed as an option.
• Support: Various ProSupport Flex and Limited Hardware Warranty options are detailed, with durations ranging from 24 to 63 months.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the exact hardware specifications of the server being offered or required. It allows for accurate pricing, configuration verification, and assessment of compatibility with existing infrastructure or specific project needs. Bidders should pay close attention to the selected components and any 'No Drive Selected' entries, as these may represent configurable options or areas requiring further clarification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "NADMT Initial Spares List" which details specific Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part numbers (P/N), their corresponding item names/nomenclature, and a quantity or "TQR" (Total Quantity Required) value.

• OEM P/N: The part number for the item.
• ITEM NAME/NOMENCLATURE: A description of the item.
• TQR: The total quantity required for each item.

This list provides potential bidders with the specific spare parts and quantities that may be required for the NADMT opportunity. Bidders should review this list to understand the material requirements and ensure they can source or provide these items as part of their proposal.

Sources Sought Notice

This Sources Sought Notice is issued by the Naval Air Warfare Center Training System Division (NAWCTSD) to identify potential small business sources for the procurement of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) spare parts for the Naval Aviation Distributed Training (NADMT) program. The NADMT program aims to integrate the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) with CVW platforms by upgrading computer hardware and monitors. This is a low-risk update that will not impact the training curriculum.

• Procurement and delivery of specified COTS spare parts (detailed in an attached parts list).

• Delivery to a specified location in San Diego, CA.

• Shipment must be made in a single, consolidated delivery.

• Shipment tracking details must be provided beforehand.

• Anticipated Request for Quote (RFQ) release: May 2026.

• Anticipated Award: May 2026.

• Required Delivery Date: No Later Than September 15, 2026.

• The effort is anticipated to be competed under FAR Part 12.

• This is for market research and acquisition planning purposes only; it is not a Request for Proposal.

• Interested sources must provide information about their firm, including SAM.gov registration details, NAICS code, size standard, socio-economic status, and interest in prime or subcontracting roles.

• Small businesses interested in priming the effort and utilizing "similarly situated entities" must identify these partners, their CAGE code, size status, and approximate workshare.

• Respondents must detail their capabilities to meet the requirement, including historical contracts similar in scope.

• Written technical capabilities must be submitted via email by April 27, 2026, no later than 1700 EST.

• Submissions are limited to FOUR (4) pages and must be in Microsoft Word format.

• Applicable NAICS code: 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

• PSC code: 6910 (Training Aids).

• Responses will be used to determine if the requirement can be fulfilled as a small business set-aside.

• Specific questions regarding the Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) and Limitations on Subcontracting are included for small businesses.

• This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.

• All interested parties must maintain an "ACTIVE" SAM registration to be eligible for award.