Pure Storage Flash Array Systems (Brand Name Only)

The Department of the Navy Office of Naval Research seeks two Pure Storage C50R5 flash array systems, including components, extended service agreements, on-site installation, and support, with quotes due July 30 and questions due July 20. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside as a Firm Fixed-Price contract under FAR Subpart 12.2, issued as RFQ N0017326QTS10. The procurement is brand-name only; market research confirmed that only Pure Storage C50R5 systems can integrate seamlessly with the Government's existing Pure Storage management fabric and Purity Operating System without substantial technical risk, cost, and schedule impact.

Place of performance is Washington, DC (Naval Research Laboratory, Building 49). The Naval Research Laboratory Code 5700, Tactical Electronic Warfare Division, is the customer; the procurement includes physical chassis, flash storage media, QSFP56 transceivers, 100Gb Ethernet SFPs, operating software, standard OEM warranty, a 36-month extended service agreement, and on-site installation by a cleared technician. Delivery is estimated 30 days from award.

Critical mandatory security requirements include an active SECRET Facility Clearance, contractor personnel requiring classified information access must hold favorably completed Tier 3 investigations with final Secret clearances (interim clearances unacceptable), and all personnel must complete OPSEC training via DCSA. On-site contractor personnel must hold NRL badges issued after favorable trustworthiness determinations and comply with Force Health Protection Guidance including current DD Form 3150 vaccination certification or negative COVID-19 test results within 72 hours of facility access. Contractors must submit DCAA documentation listing on-site personnel within 60 days of award.

Award will be based on specification compliance (most important), supplier risk assessment, and cost/price. NAICS code is 334112, Computer Storage Device Manufacturing; PSC is 7K20. Quoters must be SAM-registered and provide product literature, warranty documentation, and manufacturer authorization letters.