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Rugged Rack-Mounted Server Computer

ID: N0017326RFICM03 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  95%
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Description

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has the need to purchase two (2) Rugged Rack-Mounted Server Computers. The Government is searching for potential sources that are capable of fulfilling the requirement. The technical and enviornmental requirements highlighting the specifications, characteristics, capabilities, etc. are attached herein. Any firm that wishes to be considered for this requirement is encouraged to submit a capability statement that demonstrates its ability to perform this type of requirement.

NRL asks that interested parties, at a minimum, supply the following information via email:

Contact Information

  1. Name of Company and Point of Contact (POC)
  2. Business Size/Socioeconomic Categories
  3. Unique Entity ID (DUNS) and Cage Code
  4. Suggested NAICS and PSC Codes for proposed solution.
  5. Does your firm consider this requirement to be a commercial (as defined in FAR 2.101) or noncommercial item/service?

Technical Information

The requested information below is for Market Research purposes only. NRL asks that interested parties provide as much of the information below as possible:

  1. Description/information of items that can meet the attached draft specifications.
  2. Any questions/suggestions (including alternate configurations) related to the draft specifications.
  3. Estimated delivery schedule, if a requirement is pursued.
  4. Estimated quote(s) of the configuration(s) to assist the Government in establishing a budget to secure sufficient funding, if a requirement is pursued.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for information and planning purposes only. Responses to this RFI are not quotes on which an order will be issued. The Government does not intend to award an order based solely on responses to this RFI. Further, the Government makes no commitment to issue an RFQ in response to this RFI. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submission of material in response to this RFI. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against NRL shall arise as a result of a response to this RFI or NRL's use of such information either as part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications or work statements for any subsequent requirement.

Background
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking to procure two Rugged Rack-Mounted Server Computers to support its mission. The NRL aims to identify potential sources capable of fulfilling this requirement, emphasizing the need for specific technical and environmental specifications outlined in the attached documents. Interested firms are encouraged to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet these requirements.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of 2 Rugged Rack-Mounted Server Computers with the following specifications:

- **Height**: 3U or less
- **Length**: Less than 22 inches
- **Cooling**: Air-cooled

**Components Required**:
- 1 REDUNDANT 1200W AC POWER SUPPLY, 120/240VAC INPUT
- 1 MOTHERBOARD, SINGLE LGA6096, AMD EPYC™ 9004/9005 PROCESSORS, ATX, SUPERMICRO H14SSL-NT
- 1 PROCESSOR, LGA6096 SP5, 3.2/4.4 GHZ, 64 CORE, 6400 MHZ DDR5, 360W, AMD EPYC 9555
- 8 MEMORY DIMM, RDIMM, DDR5, 6400MHZ (64GB each)
- 8 SSD, NVME U.2 (12.8TB, TCG OPAL, FIPS 140-3)
- 1 SSD, SATA (1.92TB, TCG-OPAL SED)
- Various additional cards including a CONTROLLER CARD and NETWORK CARD with specific configurations.

**Environmental Requirements**:
- Compliance with MIL-STD-810 standards for operational temperature ranges (-30°C to +50°C), altitude operation (up to 40,000 ft.), thermal shock cycles (-40°C to +55°C), humidity tests (240 hours), and other rigorous testing conditions.

**Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements**:
- Adherence to MIL-STD-461 for EMI/EMC standards applicable for surface ships and ground equipment.

Overview

Response Deadline
May 5, 2026, 3:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
April 28, 2026, 4:28 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20375 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
1250 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$70,000 - $120,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 6 days, below average for the Naval Research Laboratory.
On 4/28/26 Naval Research Laboratory issued Sources Sought N0017326RFICM03 for Rugged Rack-Mounted Server Computer due 5/5/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 334111 and PSC 7B22.
Primary Contact
Name
Connor Murphy   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Deirdre Hughes   Profile
Phone
None

Documents

Posted documents for Sources Sought N0017326RFICM03

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > ONR > ONR NRL > NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
FPDS Organization Code
1700-N00173
Source Organization Code
100255323
Last Updated
April 28, 2026
Last Updated By
connor.murphy@nrl.navy.mil
Archive Date
May 20, 2026