Sources Sought - HPE Server Replacement or Alternatives.pdf

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE

SPACE BASE DELTA 1

16 March 2026

FROM: 21 CONS/PKA

135 Dover Street, Suite 2225 Peterson AFB CO 80914

SUBJECT: SOURCES SOUGHT – SSDP HPE Server Replacement or HPE Alternatives

The Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB) 21st Contracting Squadron is requesting information from potential vendors to replace Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) DL380 and DL320 Servers, Direct Access Cable (DACs) storage hardware, and the specified TAA compliant components or alternative brands to what is listed in Attachment 1. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334111 – Electronic Computer Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

This sources sought is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with FAR Part 10.

Peterson Space Force Base, CO is requesting information for hardware and accompanying components similar or alternative to HPE listed below in Table 1.

Table 1: Required Line Items Line Item Part Description Qty Unit

0001 HPE DL380 VDI Hosts (or alternatives) 6 EA 0002 HPE DL320 Management Cluster (or alternatives) 4 EA 0003 DACs – Not TAA Compliant 22 EA

Please see “Attachment 1 – HPE Components” for complete requirement and submit.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. This announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or to award a contract. At this time, PSFB is not seeking quotes and will not accept unsolicited quotes.

Submit any questions regarding this requirement no later than 23 March 2025 @ 10:00 A.M.

Mountain Time. Questions will be submitted via electronic mail to the Contract Specialist, Kristina Worthing, at kristina.worthing@spaceforce.mil AND the Contracting Officer, Stephen Carr, at stephen.carr.12@spaceforce.mil.

Interested and qualified sources are requested to submit the following information to this office by electronic mail.

mailto:stephen.carr.12@spaceforce.mil

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1. Should you be proposing a brand other than HPE, please provide a supplementary document which includes the detailed configurations for each alternative product in order to be considered capable and interesting. Please include how the alternative is equal.

2. Is there a different NAICS code that would better fit the acquisition?

3. Are you a Distributor of TAA Compliant items (not including DACs)?

4. Do you have a pre-priced contract vehicle in place?

5. Are you an Authorized Reseller of some or all of the items or similar to the items specified in

Attachment 1?

6. Can you provide all the items or similar listed in Table 1 along with accompanying components? Are all required components on a pre-priced contract vehicle?

7. Do you foresee any issues with providing the hardware or similar for the identified products listed in Attachment 1?

8. What is your estimated delivery time?

9. Is a warranty included? If so, for how long?

10. Company name, address, point of contact telephone number, e-mail address, CAGE/DUNS.

11. Representation/Certification of small business socio economic status (if applicable).

List of Attachments

1. Attachment 1 – HPE Components