This government solicitation, N6449826Q5020, issued by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Philadelphia Division, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of laptops, workstations, and portable hard drives. The acquisition, valued at USD 34,000,000.00, is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and aims to support CODE 60 Logistics for scanning hardware, software, and IT equipment. Key items include ASUS ROG STRIX G16 and G15 gaming laptops, MSI Mod 15 B13M-447US laptops, 4TB portable SSDs, and Dell Pro Max Tower T2 workstations. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with various federal regulations, including those for computer software security (C-227-H010) and Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) accessibility (C-239-W001/Section 508). Deliveries are requested by December 19, 2025, to NSWC Philadelphia Division. Payment instructions specify the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, and contractors must disclose any organizational conflicts of interest. The document also incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to business ethics, cybersecurity, and supply chain risk, indicating a comprehensive and regulated procurement process.
This government file details specifications for two types of computer equipment: three "Scanning Workstations" and twelve "Laptops." Both items require robust specifications including a minimum 10-core/20-thread processor (i9/Ryzen Threadripper for workstations, Ryzen/i7-i9 for laptops) with a 3.7 GHz base frequency and 19.25 MB cache. Memory requirements are DDR5 ECC with 128 GB minimum for workstations and 32 GB for laptops. Both need a dedicated graphics card with at least 8 GB GDDR6 memory and multiple display outputs. Boot devices must be M.2 NVMe SSDs (1 TB for workstations, 500 GB for laptops) without a pre-installed OS. Networking includes at least one 1-Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet for workstations and 10-Gigabit for laptops. Both require multiple USB ports, front and rear, with at least two USB 3.0 ports. Security mandates Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0. All necessary drivers must be on optical media disks. Additional peripherals include a mouse, keyboard, and DVD-RW optical drive. All components must be from OCM/OEM or authorized channels, with strict prohibitions against independent distributors and counterfeit parts. Laptops also require a 1TB drive.