Dell PowerEdge Servers for OIT

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Information Management and Technology is seeking to procure 26 Dell PowerEdge R6615 servers through this Request for Proposal. The servers must meet detailed technical specifications including AMD EPYC 9124 3.0GHz processors with 16 cores/32 threads, 64M cache, DDR5-4800 memory, PERC H755 SAS front controller, 16GB RDIMM, 1.2TB SAS hard drives, and Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1GbE LOM capabilities. The contract structure is a firm-fixed-price purchase order with delivery required within 45 days after receipt of order, and includes ProSupport 7x24 technical support coverage for 5 years. Interested vendors must submit their quotes via email to Jeffrey Pearson and include complete company information along with a signed Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. The submission deadline is September 19, 2025, providing only four days from the posting date for response preparation.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) under NAICS code 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), which has a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Eligible contractors must demonstrate compliance with Indian Economic Enterprise requirements as defined in the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation Part 1480, maintaining eligibility throughout the entire contract lifecycle from offer submission through contract completion. The solicitation falls under PSC category 7B22 for IT and Telecom servers, and while specific contract values are not disclosed, the procurement involves a substantial server infrastructure investment for the BIA's information technology operations. Offerors face significant legal consequences for submitting false or misleading information regarding their IEE status, with potential violations subject to prosecution under federal fraud statutes. The contracting officer retains authority to request additional eligibility documentation at any stage of the acquisition process.