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This is a Determination & Findings document for a sole-source procurement action (UR-ACQ-26-C105). The 412th Range Squadron (412 RANS/ENREX) is acquiring one brand-name 45Drives Storinator Hybrid F8X2 2.0 Storage Server for standalone evaluation and testing at the Ridley Mission Control Center (RMCC), Room 176, to replace the legacy Dell Unity storage array. The procurement is classified as a firm-fixed-price (FFP) commercial item purchase.

The specific hardware components being procured include: one UR-Unity Memory Upgrade Server (Part Number 2026231614-16), one AF8X2 2.0, ten Seagate Exos 20TB drives, and six KIOXIA XD8 7.68TB E1.S 15mm drives. The justification for sole-source procurement is based on RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name), citing that the 45Drives architecture is essential to maintain compliance with Authority to Operate (ATO L-37810) and existing security configurations. The 45Drives Rocky Linux 9 operating system aligns with pre-vetted Range security configurations and STIG scripts, and market research confirmed no other commercial storage platform meets the required form, fit, and function without compromising active security certification. The Contracting Officer (Susana Dryer, NH-III) has authority to approve this determination under DAF Approval Authorities Matrix PM 26-C-11 Matrix Item 51.