NVIDIA GB300 Tower Workstation
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
N00173-27-Q-1301388970
NAICS
334111 - Electronic Computer Manufacturing
Classification Code
7B20
Additional Details
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The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), a premier research facility under the Department of the Navy, is soliciting quotations for the procurement of an NVIDIA GB300 Tower Workstation. This requirement is issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Procurement Identifier: N00173-27-Q-1301388970) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, utilizing streamlined procedures for the acquisition of commercial items. The solicitation is active and open for responses until December 10, 2026.
Purpose and Scope:
The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire a brand-new, manufacturer-warranted NVIDIA GB300 Tower Workstation to support the advanced research and operational needs of the NRL in Washington, DC. The workstation will be used to enhance the laboratory’s computational capabilities, supporting a range of scientific and defense-related projects. The acquisition is strictly for new equipment; remanufactured or “gray market” items are expressly prohibited. All equipment must be covered by the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) warranty to ensure reliability and ongoing support.
Key Requirements and Deliverables:
- The procurement is for a BRAND NAME, NEW NVIDIA GB300 Tower Workstation only.
- All equipment must be delivered with full OEM warranty and service, with all associated software licensing and maintenance in accordance with OEM terms and conditions.
- Vendors must be the OEM, an OEM-authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, and must provide documentation from the manufacturer confirming their authorized status for the specific items offered.
- Maintenance renewals (if applicable) must commence on or after the contract award date; no backdating is permitted. Any reinstatement fees must be itemized separately.
- Delivery is to be made to the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W., Bldg. 49, Code 3400, Washington, DC 20375. FOB Destination is preferred, but if FOB Origin is proposed, vendors must provide detailed shipping information including estimated charges, package dimensions, and weight.
- All items must be new and covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Contracting and Evaluation Details:
- This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under SBA guidelines (FAR 19.502-2(a)), fostering opportunities for qualified small business concerns.
- The applicable NAICS code is 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), with Product Service Code 7B20.
- The contract will be awarded on a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis.
- The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Offers will be ranked by price, and the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer(s) will be selected for award. Technical acceptability is determined by conformance to all stated specifications and requirements.
- Offerors must include their DUNS Number and CAGE Code in their submission and be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov at the time of submission.
- All quotations must be submitted electronically via email. The preferred submission format is a single copy of both technical and price quotes.
- Any exceptions to the solicitation’s terms and conditions must be clearly stated and justified in the offer.
Special Considerations:
- Only authorized sources may supply the workstation to ensure OEM warranty and service continuity.
- The government may make an award without discussions; therefore, initial offers should be complete and responsive.
- All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to the designated purchasing agent.
Contact Information:
- Purchasing Agent: Marche Hampton
- Email: [email protected]
- All correspondence must reference the solicitation number in the subject line.
This opportunity is ideal for small business vendors with authorized access to NVIDIA products and the capability to deliver new, warrantied equipment to a federal research facility. The requirements and evaluation criteria are clearly defined, and the procurement process is designed to ensure transparency and fairness. Contractors are encouraged to review the attached specifications and submit comprehensive quotations that fully address all requirements.
For further details and to access the full solicitation and attachments, interested parties should visit the official notice at: https://sam.gov/opp/41511cc7782e487f8f5911e7642371e8/view.