Hardware Platform and Workstation

Background
The Grafenwohr Hardware Platform and Workstation contract is issued to support the technological needs of the agency, ensuring that personnel have access to high-performance computing devices. The goal of this contract is to procure advanced hardware that meets specific performance criteria for operational efficiency.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of 250 high-performance laptops and associated equipment that meet the following specifications:

**Laptop Specifications:**
- **Processor:** High-performance mobile processor (e.g., Intel Core Ultra 9 200-series or equivalent) – 24 cores/24 threads, 2.8GHz up to 5.5GHz
- **Memory:** 64GB DDR5 6400 MT/s RAM (2x32GB), non-ECC
- **Graphics:** Professional discrete graphics card with 16GB or 24GB GDDR7 VRAM
- **Storage:** 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD with Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) support
- **Display:** 16-inch FHD+ (1920x1200) non-touch display with 120Hz variable refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut
- **Keyboard:** Backlit US English keyboard with numeric keypad and a dedicated AI assistant key
- **Audio/Video:** No integrated camera or microphone
- **Battery:** 6-cell, 96Whr battery with fast charging support
- **Power:** 280W USB Type-C power adapter with a 1-meter US-standard power cord
- **Chassis:** Chassis with a user-accessible bottom door for easy component upgrades
- **Connectivity:** No integrated wireless LAN
- **Security:** Palm rest with integrated smart card reader and a secure cryptoprocessor for credential protection (Control Vault 3+)

**Docking Station Specifications:**
- **Type:** Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station

**Warranty and Support Details:**
- **Warranty:** 3-Year Advanced Exchange Service and 24/7 technical support
- **Operating System Software:** Windows 11 Pro (Multi-Language, including English, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese)
- **Security Software Subscription:** 1-Year subscription to an enterprise-grade endpoint protection suite
- **Hardware Warranty:** 5-Year limited hardware warranty with 'Keep Your Hard Drive' service
- **Onsite Support:** 5-Year Next Business Day onsite support
- **Technical Support:** 5-Year, 7x24 dedicated technical support

**Certifications:** ENERGY STAR Qualified, EPEAT 2018 Registered (Gold)

Period of Performance
Delivery is required within 45 days after award of order.

Place of Performance
APO 09114 GERMANY

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must ensure that the products meet the specified technical requirements and certifications. Authorized distributors or manufacturers may be required to provide proof of compliance with the outlined specifications.