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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC DAHLGREN · Response deadline: Wed, 04 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren) is seeking to acquire SuperServer equipment. NSWC Dahlgren is the Navy's principal research, development, and testing facility for advanced naval weapon systems and is located in Dahlgren, Virginia. This requirement falls under NAICS code 334111, which covers electronic computer manufacturing—specifically the production of servers and related computing equipment.

SuperServers are typically high-performance rack-mounted or tower server systems designed for enterprise, government, or mission-critical applications. Given NSWC Dahlgren's role in naval warfare systems development, this acquisition likely supports computational needs for modeling, simulation, data processing, or command-and-control infrastructure. The exact technical specifications, quantities, and intended end-use will be detailed in the full solicitation documents.

Key facts

This is a rapid-turnaround procurement: posted November 2, 2026, with responses due just two days later—a pattern sometimes seen in emergency requirements, simplified acquisition procedures, or follow-on purchases where specifications are already established.

Who can bid

This is a full and open competition with no set-aside, meaning any responsible business entity can submit an offer regardless of size. However, NAICS 334111 carries a Size Standard of 6,000 employees (see the solicitation to confirm applicability). Companies in this space include original equipment manufacturers, authorized resellers, and systems integrators.

To compete, your firm must:

• Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration through contract award
• Have the NAICS code in your SAM profile
• Meet any applicable DOD cybersecurity requirements (typically NIST SP 800-171 for CUI, and possibly CMMC depending on the contract value and data involved)
• Be prepared to meet any security clearance or facility requirements if the servers will process classified information

Given NSWC Dahlgren's mission, verify whether the equipment or associated work requires personnel clearances or will be installed in a SCIF or other secure environment.

How to put together a competitive bid

For server acquisitions under simplified procedures with a 48-hour turnaround:

Technical compliance: Obtain the Performance Work Statement or specifications immediately upon accessing SAM.gov. Server procurements typically specify processor architecture, memory, storage, expansion slots, power requirements, and operating system compatibility. Deviations often result in automatic rejection—confirm whether brand-name justifications or "equal" products are permitted.

Pricing strategy: Check whether this is a fixed-price delivery order against an existing contract vehicle (such as SEWP, CIO-CS, or a BPA). Rapid solicitations often leverage established pricing mechanisms. If this is an open market procurement, price aggressively while ensuring you can deliver within any required timeframe.

Past performance: Be prepared to demonstrate recent experience furnishing similar high-performance computing or server equipment to federal or comparable commercial customers.

Delivery and logistics: Clarify shipping requirements, White Glove delivery specifications, and whether installation or configuration services are included. Government server deliveries often require specific packaging, labeling, and chain-of-custody documentation.

Small business considerations: Without a set-aside, large OEMs and distributors will compete directly. Small businesses should emphasize agility, dedicated account support, and any advantage in delivery speed or customization services.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0017827Q6613—with a November 4 deadline, same-day action is essential
2. Download all attachments, including specifications, terms and conditions, and any required forms
3. Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active and includes NAICS 334111
4. Note the deadline: November 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time—late submissions will not be considered
5. Verify submission method (SAM.gov, email, or other portal) and format requirements in the solicitation

See the solicitation for the complete statement of work, evaluation criteria, contract type, delivery schedule, and all other requirements.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →