The Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division (NAWCAD) is issuing a small‑business set‑aside RFQ for twelve SuperMicro‑manufactured 1U servers (model X13 CloudDC) to support the PMA‑290 program. The contract will be firm‑fixed‑price, awarded to the lowest technically acceptable quote. Vendors must be SAM‑registered, provide a signed SF‑18, and certify they are authorized distributors. Deliveries are required within four weeks of award to Patuxent River, MD, with a minimum one‑year advance‑replacement warranty. All hardware must be new, brand‑name, and include required software licences and accessories. The solicitation closes on 18 September 2026 at 4:00 pm EST.
• Quantity: 12 SuperMicro X13 CloudDC 1U servers (including CPUs, memory, storage, networking, TPM, management software, and accessories)
• Contract type: Small‑business set‑aside, firm‑fixed‑price, award to lowest price
• Delivery: 4 weeks after award, to NAWCAD, Patuxent River, MD
• Warranty: Minimum 1‑year advance‑replacement warranty on hardware, software, and support
• Required submissions: Signed SF‑18, technical specifications, tax ID, D‑U‑N‑S, CAGE code, FOB, shipping cost, total cost, and proof of authorized distribution
• Evaluation: Lowest aggregate price meeting technical requirements; ties resolved by lot drawing