Aruba Hardware Maintenance

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is procuring Aruba Controller Maintenance services for Sierra Army Depot through solicitation W91RUS25QA021. The maintenance contract covers two Aruba Wireless Controllers (serial numbers BB000354ZARB and BB000354ARB) located at the SIAD NEC Data Center, and includes licensing, configuration support, 24/7 phone support for troubleshooting, and hardware turn-in/replacement services, though on-site support is excluded. Offerors must be a Manufacturer Authorized Channel with required certification/specialization levels as of the submission date and must submit comprehensive quotes with total pricing for all contract line items including taxes and shipping charges. The award will be made on a lowest-priced technically acceptable basis, considering both technical and price factors. Electronic quotes are due by July 30, 2025, at 8:00 AM Arizona Standard Time via email to felisa.m.cope.civ@army.mil, with the original deadline extended from July 24, 2025, through Amendment 01.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small businesses only. The contract establishes a firm fixed price arrangement with a twelve-month performance period running from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. The maintenance services will support Aruba 7220 (US) TAA Controllers along with various Access Point licenses for PEF, RFProtect, and Capacity, all covered under HPE Foundation Care Next Business Day Exchange Service support. The equipment is physically located at Sierra Army Depot, 74 Currant Street, Building 51, Herlong, California 96113-1030, while the delivery destination for any replacement hardware is specified as Fort Carson, Colorado. The contract includes additional benefits such as reinstatement fees, one-year extended warranty, software and firmware updates, and priority service privileges.