Aruba Equipment

The U.S. Marine Corps, under the United States Special Operations Command, is procuring specific Aruba brand networking equipment to support Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) daily mission requirements at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. This is a brand name specific procurement requiring exact compliance with the itemized equipment list, which includes 72 units of ARUBA AP-503H US TAA UNIFIED Access Points, ARUBA 9004 US TAA Branch Gateways (quantity 2), 3-year service support, power cords, and console adapter cables. The procurement is justified based on critical operational needs and existing infrastructure compatibility requirements, as MARSOC currently operates an Aruba network environment that requires seamless integration to ensure uninterrupted operations. The solicitation (H9225725QE020) was issued on August 6, 2025, with offers due by 10:00 AM on August 13, 2025, providing contractors with only seven days to respond. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose conforming offer is most advantageous to the Government based on technical acceptability and price factors.

This opportunity is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a size standard of $34.0 million. The contract requires delivery to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina by August 8, 2025, creating an extremely compressed timeline with delivery required before the proposal due date. The procurement falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold with contracting officer authority limited to procurements under $250,000. All equipment must comply with Trade Agreements Act (TAA) standards and will be acquired using firm fixed pricing terms. The place of performance is specified as Sneads Ferry, NC 28460, with the contracting office located at Camp Lejeune where David Kidd serves as the primary contact at 910-440-0508. The urgent nature of this procurement is emphasized by the requirement for immediate delivery to support critical MARSOC operational needs.