HERO (Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance) certified Toughbook Laptops

Sources Sought:

Title:  HERO (Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance) certified Toughbook Laptops for Headquarters, Department of Army (HQDA).

Product Service Code:  7B21

NAICS Code:  334111

This is a Sources Sought Notice and NOT a solicitation announcement.  The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources to provide five (5) HERO (Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance) certified Toughbook Laptops for Headquarters, Department of Army (HQDA). 

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI) is seeking sources only. ACC-RI intends to consider all capability statements when developing its finalized acquisition strategy and resulting solicitation(s).

Please submit all capability statements as outlined below by 12:00 P.M. CST on April 17, 2025, by email to nathan.l.zabel.civ@army.mil.

This is for information only which may be used for planning purposes and should not be construed as a Request for Quote or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or otherwise pay for the information solicited. ACC-RI will only utilize the information you provide in developing its acquisition approach for future requirements.

Please provide a capability statement to include supporting information and documents to support the vendor’s ability to perform this requirement in accordance with Attachment 0001 – DRAFT Purchase Description 07APR2025. The capability statement should clearly address the following areas:

1. Vendor’s Size Standard, DUNS Number, EUI, Cage Code
2. Certified in Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO)
3. Compliant with Windows 11
4. Compliant with most Toughbook G1 and 20 docks
5. Have an infrared webcam and Windows Hello that enable biometric user authentication
6. Have three expansion bay areas including a new quick-release SSD.