Notice of Intent to procure brand name only Dell Laptops through Digital Marketplace/CHESS

Project ID: None FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	ACC Detroit
Deadline	02/19/26
Posted	02/12/26
Estimated Value	$400,000 - $600,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	Small Business
NAICS	513210 - Software Publishers
PSC	Not Provided
Location	MI 48092 United States

Description

Primary Latest Change

Summary

This is notice for the procurement of NEW BRAND NAME Dell Laptops purchased on Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Delivery Order. Qty 200 of Dell Pro 16 Plus Base (210-BQPX) 1 32 GB: LPDDR5, 7500 MT/s, dual-channel (onboard) (370-BDCC). English US non-backlit Copilot key keyboard (583-BMLH). T7925 WLAN Driver (555-BMNX). 1 TB, M.2 2230, PCIe Gen4 NVMe, SSD (400-BTFM). Windows 11 Pro, Copilot+ PC (619-BBGJ). 3-cell, 45 Wh, ExpressCharge Capable, Long Life Cycle, 5-year limited hardware warranty (451-BDKW). No Mobile Broadband Card (556-BBCD). QTY: 10 of Dell Pro Max 16 Plus (MB16250) base. Intel CoreTM Ultra 5 Processor 245HX, 55W vPro Windows 11 Pro. 128GB: 1X128GB 6400MTs CAMM2 Dual Channel, non-ECC. NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 24GB GDDR7 Intel vPro Management Disabled. 2TB Performance SSD Gen4, SED Ready, TLC.16 FHD+LCD 1920X1200 with 500nits, DCI-P3 100%, VRR 120Hz, Non-Touch WLAN, RGB camera, Microphone. FHD RDB Camera, HDR, TNR4. English US backlit Copilot key keyboard with numeric keypad. Intel BE200 WLAN Driver with Bluetooth, Intel Wi-fi 7 BE200 Wireless Card. 6 cell, 96Whr, ExpressChargeTM Capable, standard battery. 280W AC adapter, USB Type C. Palmrest with Smart Card + Control Vault 3+. E5 Power Cord 1M for US Quick Setup Guide for Dell Pro Max 16 Plus, ProSupport: 7x24 Technical Support, 3 Years. Total (100%) small business set-aside. ALL QUOTES MUST INCLUDE ALL LINE ITEMS. Please pay close attention to the quantities for each line item. Dell brand name only, no exceptions! ALL QUOTES MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ARMY CHESS. NO EXCEPTIONS. RFQ was posted to CHESS IT MART on 2/12/26, and all quotes due via CHESS IT MART on 2/19/26 at 1:00 pm EST. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

CHESS IT MART Portal

https://chess.army.mil/ MUST be a registered contractor.

CHESS Customer Support Team

armychess@army.mil

Business Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm EST. In accordance with AFARS 9-4. Computer Hardward, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) a. CHESS is the mandatory source for all purchases of commercial-off-the-shelf software, desktops, notebook computers, video teleconferencing equipment, and other commercial Information Technology (IT) equipment ( e.g., routers, servers, printers, peripherals, regardless of dollar value). CHESS is the mandatory source for all Army IT purchases, except for the Air National Guard, which is exempt from the CHESS requirement and must purchase IT through AFADVANTAGE/GSA-2GIT to retain IT compatibility. Per AFARS 5108.7403, before procuring commercial software outside of the CHESS contracts, the contracting officer or contract ordering official CH must ensure that the requiring activity obtains a waiver. Any IT hardware or software purchase made outside of CHESS requires a Statement of Non-availability (SoNA). See AFARS 5139.101-90(a) and AR 25-1. b. All desktops and notebooks must be purchased during one of the Consolidated Buy ordering periods that occur three times annually (Oct/Jan, Feb/May, and Jun/Sep). Consolidated Buy exception memos are prepared by the requiring activity and are approved by an O6/GS-15 (or equivalent) within the requiring activity and must remain a part of the transaction document file. An exception memo example is available at CHESS Exception Reguest. c. IT hardware or software purchases require an Army Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-6 approved Information Technology Approval System (ITAS) Memorandum. CHs must include the ITAS Approval Memorandum in the transaction file along with all other supporting documentation. Supporting documentation must include documentation submitted with the ITAS approval request such as a CHESS SoNA. The CHESS website provides information concerning ITAS approvals. CHs may also consult their local command for guidance. The ITAS Approval website is located at h:ttgs:/lcP-robe.armY..mil/entemrise-P-ortal/web/itas/home. d. Any IT hardware or software purchase made outside of CHESS requires a SoNA. A SoNA is a notice that a particular product is not currently available through a CHESS contract. It is not a waiver to purchase, nor does it authorize use on the Army network. For detailed instructions on SoNA requirements and how to obtain a SoNA, see CHESS SONA.

ALL QUOTES ARE DUE BY 2/19/2026 at 1

00 pm. Contract will be awarded without discussions.

Evaluation criteria

Lowest price technically acceptable. See all details and attachments posted on Digital Marketplace aka CHESS.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background This solicitation is issued by the Army for the procurement of brand name Dell laptops through the Digital Marketplace/CHESS. The goal is to acquire specific models of Dell laptops to meet the IT needs of the agency, ensuring compliance with mandatory purchasing guidelines for IT equipment. Work Details The contract includes the procurement of: - 200 units of Dell Pro 16 Plus Base (210-BQPX) with specifications including 32 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro, and a 5-year limited hardware warranty. - 10 units of Dell Pro Max 16 Plus (MB16250) featuring an Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor, NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 graphics, and a 2TB Performance SSD. All quotes must include all line items and adhere strictly to the specified quantities. Only Dell brand products are acceptable.

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