SAM #N0017826Q6845

NSWC Dahlgren Procurement of Rave Rugged Server with NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 BSE and Intel Xeon Processors

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren), under the Department of the Navy (NAVSEA), is seeking to procure a ruggedized server solution tailored for operational fleet requirements. - Government Buyer: - Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren), Department of the Navy, NAVSEA - OEMs and Vendors: - Rave Computer Association, Inc. (primary OEM and system integrator) - Key component OEMs: NVIDIA (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPU), Intel (Xeon 6517P Processor, E835-CQDA2 Network Adapter), ASRock Rack (Motherboard, TPM module), Icy Dock (Drive canisters), Zippy (Power supply) - Products/Services Requested: - 1x Rave Rugged Server, RTX PRO 6000 BSE (part number: NSWC26-RUGGED-SERVER-1) - 1x 3U Aluminum Rugged Chassis (no PSU) - 1x Zippy 2U Redundant 1400W 400Hz Platinum Power Supply - 1x 013816 modified w/ CEM5 for GPU - 1x 20in to 24in Non-Pivot Slide Rail Kit - 4x ASRock Rack GNR2D16-2T, 10GbE, IPMI Motherboard - 1x ASRock TPM-SPI - 2x Intel Xeon 6517P Processor, 16C/32T, 3.2-4.2GHz, 190W - 2x 3U Active CPU Cooler - 16x 32GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM - 1x Icy Dock 4-Bay NVMe U.2/U.3 Canister Gen 5 - 1x Icy Dock 8-bay SAS/SATA Canister - 4x 30.72TB N1974 NVMe U.2 Gen 5 - 8x 7.68TB DC600ME Enterprise SSD SATA 2.5in - 1x PCIe MCIO 8i PCIe/NVMe Retimer Gen 5 - 2 Port - 1x NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition 301W 96GB GPU - 1x Air shroud for RTX PRO 6000 BSE - 1x RAVE custom designed GPU support bracket - 1x Intel E835-CQDA2 200GbE QSFP28 Network Adapter - 2 Port - 1x 3D printer shroud - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement for Rave Computer Association, Inc. server - All hardware must be TAA compliant - Offerors must be authorized resellers/distributors of Rave Computer Association, Inc. and provide OEM documentation - Custom ruggedization features, including non-permanent Loctite on fasteners and custom GPU support bracket - All costs (shipping, tariffs) must be included in the quote - Delivery required to Damn Neck, VA

Description

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #: N0017826Q6845

Submitted by: Heather Hostinsky

NAICS Code: 334111

FSC/PSC Code: 7B22

Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov:  08/06/2026  

Anticipated Closing Date: 08/13/2026

Contracts POC Name: Heather Hostinsky

Telephone#: 540-742-8882

Email Address: heather.g.hostinsky.civ@us.navy.mil

PSC/FSC Code and Description: 7B22 – IT and Telecom - Compute: Servers

Basis for award:

__ Brand Name - FAR 6.103-1(d)

X Sole Source - FAR 6.103-1(b)

__ Full and Open - FAR 6.101

__ Total Small Business Set Aside - FAR 19.104-1

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or service prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 using the publicizing requirements of FAR Part 5.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Synopsis/Solicitation N0017826Q6845 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses incorporated in this solicitation are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement as of the date of issuance and are included in the attached SF 1449.

For commercial acquisitions using simplified procedures under FAR Part 12, Buy American applies unless the value exceeds the applicable Trade Agreements threshold, in which case Trade Agreements apply – except where an exception applies.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to procure products/service manufactured by Rave Computer Association, Inc as follows:  Part Number: NSWC26-RUGGED-SERVER-1, NSWC26-RUGGED-SERVER-1. See the attached Requirements List for specifications.  

Rave Computer Association, Inc. is located in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

This equipment was identified as the only equipment possessing the form, fit, and/or function to match joint capabilities that the fleet have been trained to perform the mission The unit is already ruggedized and meets requirements which matches what is currently onboard the fleet.  The required acquisition systems are exclusive to Rave Computer Association, Inc.

All costs associated with this requirement must be included in the quoted price. This includes shipping and freight to Damn Neck, VA  23461 as well as any tariff or duty charges. No additional costs may be added after award. Where applicable, DFARS 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry, will be incorporated. The Government will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and the order will be issued on a firm fixed-price basis.

All responsible offerors shall submit a quotation in response to this solicitation. By submission of a quotation, the offeror represents compliance with the applicable representations and certifications, which are incorporated by reference and completed in the System for Award Management (SAM), as applicable. Submission of a quotation shall constitute the offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. The offeror shall provide documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming the offeror is an authorized reseller or distributor of the brand-name item(s) quoted. Quotations submitted without such documentation may not be considered for award. Quotations that take exception to the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be rejected.

Offerors are encouraged to submit published pricing, historical pricing data, or other information to support the Government’s price analysis and determination of fair and reasonable pricing.  Quotes will only be accepted from authorized re-sellers who have provided a Letter of Authorization.  Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Proposal is due by 13 August 2026, no later than 12:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 13 September 2026.  Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to heather.g.hostinsky.civ@us.navy.mil prior to the RFQ closing.  Email should reference Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017826Q6845 in the subject line.

Attachments –

-Requirements List

-SF1449:  Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items

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