# Excalibur Rugged Server

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n6893626rfpreqd550000e5500000379

- Solicitation number: N6893626RFPREQD550000E5500000379
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: Naval Air Warfare Center (N68936)
- NAICS: 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 7B22 Computing hardware and software products for servers and converged appliances, such as physical and virtual server environments, tools, operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX) and virtualization software.
- First posted: July 29, 2026
- Last posted: July 29, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4e1f91359f834efe804e09b04c8aa9f7/view

## Description

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A FORMAL REQUEST FOR QUOTE/PROPOSAL. The Naval Air Weapons Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) China Lake intends to seek sources for the procurement of (1) Excalibur 3U XEON6 DP AC Rugged Server. See Statement of Word for specifications.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 15 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency.

The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-26-RFPREQ-D550000/E550000-0379 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule. Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information.

Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/.

A Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (FCI Self) is anticipated for this requirement. If you disagree with the anticipated CMMC Level, please provide a rationale, and the recommended CMMC Level. Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://sam.gov/ to start doing business with the federal government.

## Publications

- July 29, 2026: Sources sought, due August 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 4e1f91359f834efe804e09b04c8aa9f7. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4e1f91359f834efe804e09b04c8aa9f7/view

## Points of contact

- Brandi Smith, brandi.c.smith6.civ@us.navy.mil, (858) 978-0518
- Luke Kelley, luke.s.kelley.civ@us.navy.mil, 7607933745

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