Dell Laptops and Docking Stations, NSMRL (BRAND NAME ONLY)

The Department of the Navy, through the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is soliciting quotes for brand-name Dell Technologies hardware to support the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL). This procurement provides specialized Virtual Private Network (VPN) workstations required for approved research studies operating on the Defense Health Agency (DHA) domain. The solicitation is restricted to brand-name items to ensure technical compatibility with existing laboratory infrastructure and security protocols. The requirement consists of four Dell Pro 7 Series 14 Laptops and four Dell Pro Thunderbolt 5 Docks (WD25TB5). All equipment must be delivered to Groton, Connecticut, as soon as possible, with a firm deadline of no later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). The opportunity record specifies that only authorized Dell resellers are eligible for award, and all quotes must include a current authorized reseller certification for the specified brand-name items. The attachment package for this solicitation includes the primary Request for Quote (RFQ) issued as a Standard Form 1449, a redacted Brand Name Justification (BNJ) detailing the technical necessity for Dell hardware, and a formal Questions and Answers (Q&A) document. The Q&A clarifies that reseller letters from authorized distributors, such as TD SYNNEX or Ingram Micro, are acceptable documentation to satisfy the certification requirement. The response deadline for this solicitation is June 17, 2026. The Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) requires the procurement of specific Dell Technologies hardware to support its research mission. This requirement is designated as a brand-name-only acquisition for Dell Pro 7 Series 14 Laptops and Dell Pro Thunderbolt 5 Docks. These devic…