H9224127QE002_Vendor Qs and As.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- H9224127QE002
- Issued by
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United States Special Operations Command
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This file contains Questions and Answers (Q&As) fielded from vendors interested in solicitation H9224127QE002 for a Network Attached Storage (NAS) Server Rack Solution, issued by United States Special Operations Command. The Q&As provide clarification on submission procedures, product specifications, delivery requirements, and compliance obligations for this total small business set-aside acquisition under NAICS 334112.
Vendors must submit itemized quotations on company letterhead via email to the Contracting Officer at chase.w.brasher.civ@socom.mil by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with the solicitation number H9224127QE002 in the subject line. All items must be quoted FOB Destination to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and delivery must occur within 30 calendar days of award, though partial shipments are acceptable and delivery dates may be adjusted at Government discretion. The solicitation specifies exact manufacturer part numbers for brand-name products only; no "or equal" products will be accepted. This is a small business set-aside with an estimated value not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, meaning the nonmanufacturer rule does not apply. IUID marking is required only for items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more; no CLINs below this threshold require marking. The Government will provide routing data tables, WAWF information, and detailed shipping/receiving instructions in the order issued to the winning quoter. An itemized quotation is all that is required for submission; completed SF 1449 forms are not necessary with the quote. Proof of OEM authorized reseller status is not required, though the clause R-DFARS 252.246-7008 (Sources of Electronic Parts) may be incorporated into the resulting order.
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| Number | Vendor Questions | Government Answers |
| 1 | The solicitation does not state the specific submission conduit. May we submit our completed quote package via email directly to you at chase.w.brasher.civ@socom.mil? If another submission portal (such as PIEE or DoD SAFE) is required, please let us know. | You may submit your quote directly to the Contracting Officer's email. |
| 2 | Block 27a indicates that FAR 52.212-5 is attached, but it was not included in the 19-page solicitation document. Could you please provide 52.212-5 with the applicable checked clauses, or confirm it will be incorporated by reference at award? (We note that FAR 52.212-3 is current in our SAM.gov profile). | 52.212-5 is currently “Reserved” in the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). Its mention in Block 27a is simply our contract writing system not having been caught up to the changing regulations. |
| 3 | To ensure full compliance, is an itemized quotation on company letterhead (detailing CLIN, MPN, description, quantity, unit price, extended price, and lead times) accompanied by the signed SF 1449 (completing Blocks 12, 17a, 23, 24, and 30a–c, plus the representations on Pages 16–17) acceptable for evaluation? | An itemized quotation on company letterhead is all that is required. |
| 4 | Should the quote be emailed to you, and is there a required subject line or file format? | Please email your quote to the Contracting Officer by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Include the solicitation number, H9224127QE002, in the subject line. |
| 5 | Is the deadline Wednesday, October 28 at 3:00 PM Eastern? | Please email your quote to the Contracting Officer by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. |
| 6 | Should the price for each line include delivery FOB destination to Fort Campbell, KY? | All items should be quoted FOB Destination. |
| 7 | Submission method: Should quotes be emailed to you at chase.w.brasher.civ@socom.mil? If not, please tell us the correct address or portal. | All quotes should be emailed to the Contracting Officer's email at chase.w.brasher.civ@socom.mil. |
| 8 | Brand name: We understand this is a brand-name requirement and that only the exact manufacturer part numbers listed will be considered technically acceptable. Please confirm no "or equal" products will be accepted. | This solicitation is for the brand name parts listed in the solicitation. |
| 9 | Quantities: We will quote every CLIN at the exact quantity listed. Please confirm the quantities are final, specifically 57 hard drives (CLIN 0003) and 4 rack rail kits (CLIN 0009). | The quantities posted in the solicitation are final. |
| 10 | Partial shipments: Will the Government accept items shipped separately, provided all CLINs are delivered within 30 calendar days of award? | The Government will issue an order to the quoter that submits the quote with the lowest price technically acceptable. Delivery dates may be adjusted if the Government determines it to be necessary. The Government will accept partial deliveries. |
| 11 | Receiving at Fort Campbell: Please provide a receiving point of contact and phone number, receiving hours, and any delivery restrictions (for example, liftgate requirements or gate access for freight carriers). CLIN 0007 includes two rack top hats that will ship by freight. | The Government will include all necessary shipping information in the order issued to the quoter that submits the quote with the lowest price technically acceptable. Shipping will be the responsibility of the vendor. |
| 12 | IUID: The DFARS 252.211-7003 tables are blank. Please confirm IUID marking is required only for items with a unit price of $5,000 or more, and that no CLINs under $5,000 require marking. | IUID is required for items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more, and for any items below $5,000 identified by the Government in DFARS 252.211-7003. No items below $5,000 are identified. |
| 13 | WAWF: Will the Routing Data Table DoDAACs in DFARS 252.232-7006 be provided at award? | The Routing Data Table DoDAACs in DFARS 252.232-7006 will be provided in the order issued to the quoter that submits the quote with the lowest price technically acceptable. |
| 14 | What is the required quote submission method and destination (email or portal), and are there any completed forms required beyond the solicitation cover sheet and line-item prices? | All quotes should be emailed to the Contracting Officer's email at chase.w.brasher.civ@socom.mil. An itemized quotation on company letterhead is all that is required. |
| 15 | Is the 30-calendar-day delivery requirement firm for every line? The specified SRCASTERHDKIT caster kit is showing no channel stock. If it cannot be supplied within 30 days, will the Government consider a fully compatible equivalent or a separately stated lead time for that line? | The Government will issue an order to the quoter that submits the quote with the lowest price technically acceptable. Delivery dates may be adjusted if the Government determines it to be necessary. ‘Or equal’ items will not be accepted. |
| 16 | Could you please confirm the required electronic submission method and whether completed, signed SF 1449 documents and itemized pricing should be submitted to your email address? | All quotes should be emailed to the Contracting Officer's email at chase.w.brasher.civ@socom.mil. An itemized quotation on company letterhead is all that is required. |
| 17 | The SAM.gov notice lists Fort Eustis, Virginia as the place of performance, while the solicitation's delivery schedule identifies Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Please confirm that Fort Campbell is the required FOB Destination shipping location. | Fort Campbell, Kentucky is the required FOB Destination shipping location. |
| 18 | As this is a total small-business set-aside under NAICS 334112, could you please confirm whether the acquisition is expected to fall within the applicable simplified acquisition threshold exception to the nonmanufacturer rule, or whether any waiver or additional reseller-related requirement applies? | This is a total small business set-aside with an estimated value not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. In accordance with FAR 19.104-3(e) (RFO, as implemented by DoD Class Deviation 2026-O0037) and 13 CFR 121.406(c), the nonmanufacturer rule does not apply and FAR 52.219-33 is not included. No SBA waiver is required. |
| 19 | Quote submission: Should completed quotations be submitted directly to your email address, or is a specific portal or alternate submission method required? | All quotes should be emailed to the Contracting Officer's email at chase.w.brasher.civ@socom.mil. |
| 20 | Deadline time zone: Please confirm the time zone applicable to the October 28, 2026, 3:00 PM local-time submission deadline. | Please email your quote to the Contracting Officer by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. |
| 21 | CLIN 0002: This item is described as a “Synology Expansion Module,” with manufacturer part number E10G22-T1-Mini. Please confirm that the specified part number is the required product. | The specified part number is the required product. |
| 22 | Rack enclosure scope: The equipment schedule includes rack accessories but does not separately list a rack enclosure or cabinet. Please confirm whether the government will provide the existing rack enclosures and whether any additional cabinets are required. | The Government only requires the delivery of the specific products listed in the solicitation. |
| 23 | Installation and configuration: Please confirm whether this requirement is limited to equipment delivery or also includes assembly, drive installation, RAID configuration, network setup, or testing | The Government only requires the delivery of the specific products listed in the solicitation. |
| 24 | Delivery coordination: Please provide the receiving point of contact, telephone number, receiving hours, and any appointment or installation-access requirements for delivery to the Fort Campbell address. | The Government will include all necessary shipping information in the order issued to the quoter that submits the quote with the lowest price technically acceptable. Shipping will be the responsibility of the vendor. |
| 25 | WAWF instructions: The WAWF routing table and contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact are blank. Will the completed routing information and invoicing contact be provided at award? | The WAWF routing table will be provided in the order issued to the quoter that submits the quote with the lowest price technically acceptable. |
| 26 | Does FAR 52.219-33 (Nonmanufacturer Rule) apply to this requirement? It is not listed in the clauses. | This is a total small business set-aside with an estimated value not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. In accordance with FAR 19.104-3(e) (RFO, as implemented by DoD Class Deviation 2026-O0037) and 13 CFR 121.406(c), the nonmanufacturer rule does not apply and FAR 52.219-33 is not included. No SBA waiver is required. |
| 27 | Will "or equal" items be accepted for any line, or are the listed manufacturer part numbers required? | This solicitation is for the brand name parts listed in the solicitation. |
| 28 | Is proof of OEM authorized reseller status required with the quote? | Proof of OEM authorized reseller status is not required with the quote. R-DFARS Clause 252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts may be incorporated into the order issued to the quoter that submits the quote with the lowest price technically acceptable. |
| 29 | Can the 30-day delivery be extended if a manufacturer item is backordered? | The Government will issue an order to the quoter that submits the quote with the lowest price technically acceptable. Delivery dates may be adjusted if the Government determines it to be necessary. |
| 30 | Please confirm all lines ship to Fort Campbell, KY (W6TF SOATB, Bldg 7244 B Nightstalker Way), and advise receiving hours or dock requirements. | The Government will include all necessary shipping information in the order issued to the quoter that submits the quote with the lowest price technically acceptable. Shipping will be the responsibility of the vendor. |
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