HPE Storage Hardware

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published a Special Notice for the procurement of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Storage Hardware under solicitation 2043FY-25-Q-00047. This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the delivery and installation of HPE storage hardware server solutions to replace existing failing equipment at the IRS Enterprise Computing Center-Martinsburg. The procurement includes 8 line items encompassing storage clusters, switches, network cables, servers, and associated equipment. The IRS Research, Applied Analytics and Statistics (RAAS) Branch is seeking to expand their current ecosystem to meet increasing demand while maintaining continuity and compatibility with existing systems. This is structured as a sole-source procurement justified by the need for HPE-specific compatibility with current infrastructure.

The primary objective is to prevent delays in tax processing and maintain public trust in tax administration by replacing critical infrastructure that supports virtual environments, database systems, and analytical computing needs. The solicitation will be available on September 15, 2025, with an estimated closing date of September 17, 2025, providing contractors with only a two-day response window. All solicitation materials and future amendments will be distributed exclusively through the NASA SEWP V All Groups platform at https://www.sewp.nasa.gov/index.shtml, and interested parties must monitor this site for updates. Only small businesses are eligible to participate in this Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract award will be based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, and no telephone or written requests for information will be accepted outside of the NASA SEWP site. All responsible sources may submit quotes for consideration by the agency.