DEA ISPA Milestone Server Replacement

The Drug Enforcement Administration is seeking to procure server hardware to replace 16 recording servers that support its video surveillance system utilizing Milestone XProtect software. The DEA's Office of Security Programs requires immediate replacement of these servers across their facilities domestically and in U.S. territories to maintain their Castle System operations. Key technical requirements include Dell or equivalent server-grade hardware with Windows Server 2022, RAID 5 storage configurations, 5-year warranties with next-day onsite service, and compliance with NDAA and Trade Agreements Act standards. The procurement will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The original response deadline of August 8, 2025 was extended through Amendment 0001 to August 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST, while the question submission deadline was July 30, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under solicitation number 15DDHQ25Q00000119. The contract requires delivery of servers with varied storage configurations: 9 servers with 16TB capacity, 5 servers with 24TB capacity, 1 server with 64TB capacity, and 1 server with 96TB capacity, all utilizing RAID 5 configuration. All 16 servers will be procured simultaneously with delivery required to DEA headquarters in Springfield, Virginia by December 31, 2025. The contract performance period runs from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, with the place of performance specified as West Springfield, VA 22152. Each server must include specifications such as 6-core 4GHz processors, iDRAC Enterprise licensing, and Energy Star compliance, with vendors responsible only for purchase and delivery without deployment requirements.