Arcus Cloud & Security Orchestration Package

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
W911QX25QA044
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
513210 Software Publishers
Place of performance
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Command's Chemical Biological Center is conducting market research for the Arcus Cloud & Security Orchestration Package, a comprehensive cloud computing and security services solution. The procurement includes three main components: a Gold Capacity Package supporting up to 100 users across 10 projects and cloudspaces with 60 vCPU, 120 vRAM, and 480 TB VM storage; a Bronze Storage Package; and a Data Transfer Package, all operating at Impact Level 5 security requirements. The agency seeks qualified sources capable of delivering these cloud orchestration services along with user support during business hours (0800-2000 ET, Monday-Friday), three training sessions, and data transfer capabilities. Interested parties must demonstrate their ability to meet specifications, provide business classification information including small business status and socioeconomic certifications, and submit past performance examples. The sources sought response deadline is July 2, 2025, at 11:59 AM EST, with submissions required via email to Contract Specialist Nicole Hernandez.

This opportunity operates under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) with a size standard of $47 million and does not include any set-aside designation, though small businesses and socioeconomically disadvantaged firms including HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB enterprises are strongly encouraged to participate. The performance period is established at 12 months with virtual delivery required within 30 days of contract award. The proposed solicitation number is W911QX25QA044, and the contracting office is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Adelphi, Maryland. No incumbent contractors are identified in the notice, and specific award values have not been disclosed as this represents preliminary market research conducted by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command. The place of performance remains to be determined, indicating flexibility in service delivery location for the cloud-based solution.

Notice text

SOURCES SOUGHT

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources.  This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.

(2) Date :        24 June 2025           

(3) Classification Code : 7B20      

(4) NAICS Code:      513210          

(5) NAICS Size Standard: $47,000,000.00

(6) Contracting Office Address:     2800 Powder Mill Road
Bldg. 601
Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject:  Sources Sought for Arcus Cloud & Security Orchestration Package

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX25QA044

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 07/02/2025

(10) Contact Point: Nicole Hernandez, Contract Specialist, Nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@army.mil

(11)

A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. See Salient Characteristics attached

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date.  Responses shall include:

  1. To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
  2.  Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 513210 standard that accompanies NAICS code $47,000,000.00. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].
  3. Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 AM eastern standard time 02 July 2025. Submissions should be emailed to Nicole Hernandez at Nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Nicole Hernandez at Nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@army.mil.  Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

 (13) Place of Contract Performance: TBD

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 12 months

Files

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Salient Characteristics.docx DOCX document

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