NIPR CORE - SAM SS.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT

The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell Air Force Base (AFB), AL, is seeking sources that can upgrade an HPE, 3PAR 8400 2N NIPR Core (File, Print, Web & Application) Storage Hardware, with a Modular Smart Array (MSA) due to a partial system node failure that is not under Support Service. All feedback and information received may be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.

NOTES OF IMPORTANCE:

1. A solicitation does not exist for this requirement. This is only a sources sought synopsis, so please do not submit proposals. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought.

2. If the Government decides to pursue a solicitation, portions of your responses to this sources sought may be incorporated into the final solicitation. Respondents are discouraged from submitting any information deemed competition-sensitive or proprietary.

3. Respondents will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred in responding to this sources sought. Information submitted will not be returned to the respective respondents.

4. Oral submissions of information will not be considered in response to this sources sought.

To assist the Government in developing a potential acquisition strategy, please provide the following information:

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

a. Company name, address, point of contact, voice and fax telephone numbers and email address.

b. Type of business, (i.e., small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, Hub Zone, serviced- disabled veteran-owned small business, large business, etc.), under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 334111, which contains a size standard of 1,250 Emp. CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

c. Under which NAICS code does your company usually provide the objectives described above. Please provide rationale for your answer if different from NAICS 334111.

d. Please describe any customary commercial contract terms or conditions that you feel would make any resulting contract more effective if applicable.

2. CAPABILITIES: The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources interested in upgrading an HPE, 3PAR 8400 2N NIPR Core (File, Print, Web & Application) Storage Hardware, with a Modular Smart Array (MSA) while meeting the requirements of the attached Statement of Requirements (SOR) Draft. Please address the following regarding your capabilities in meeting the requirements while:

Please review the attached Statement of Requirements (SOR) Draft, specifically paragraphs 2.0 and 3.0 – 3.20, and provide manufacturer specifications or product literature that clearly demonstrates that your company can meet these requirements.

a. Is your company capable of meeting this requirement? Please respond “Yes or No.”

b. If your response to Question 2.a. above was “Yes”, please provide no more than two (2) references for no more than two (2) recent and relevant contracts performed in the last three

(3) years. Include name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address for each reference. Also, provide a brief description of the work performed, contract number, total contract value and period of performance. Contracts must be the same or similar to the items.

c. If your response to Question 2.a. above was "Yes," please provide proof of capability (i.e. Price Estimate, Price Schedule, etc.).

3. RESPONSES: E-mail responses to this sources sought to the points of contact identified below.

The due date and time for responses to this sources sought is at2:00 P.M. Central Standard Time on 15 May 2025.

SrA Lance Redolosa (Contract Specialist) @ lance.redolosa.ph@us.af.mil (334)953-6242 Jeremy Kersey (Contracting Officer) @jeremy.kersey.1@us.af.mil (334)953-3526.

Attachment:

Statement of Requirements (SOR) Draft