Pure Storage FlashBlade

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N00167-22-Q-0176
Agency
Naval Sea Systems Command Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541519 Other Computer Related Services
PSC
7A21 It And Telecom - Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software)

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division seeks quotes for Pure Storage FlashBlade devices and support equipment, as the Pure Storage system is the only compatible item available for the agency's requirements. Quotes will be evaluated on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable basis, with award made as a firm fixed-price purchase order using simplified acquisition procedures. Quotes are due by July 5, 2022 and shall be submitted to the points of contact listed. The solicitation is set aside as a total small business requirement, and falls under NAICS code 541519 with a size standard of $30 million.

The requirement is for one Pure Storage FlashBlade device, twelve 1-month subscriptions, accessory kits, non-return blades, and installation services to expand an existing classified mass storage system located in Bethesda, Maryland. Replacing the current storage infrastructure with an alternative system would cost over $3 million, necessitating the brand name justification.

Notice text

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for Pure Storage FlashBlade devices and support equipment.  The compliant product is available solely from Pure Storage, as the required materials are only available through the manufacturer and authorized distributers.  The NAICS code is 541519 and the business size is $30 million.

The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a brand name basis.  The proposed action is for FlashBlade devices, for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one compliant product pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii).  The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: the Pure Storage system is the only compatible item, with no compatible product on the market.  The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The NSWCCD will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Quoter that submits the Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote in response to this solicitation that represent the best value to the Government. See 52.212-2- EVALUATION. Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than June 27, 2022 at 11:59AM.  All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation. Quote packages are due no later than July 05, 2022, at 11:59 AM.  Inquiries and submissions should be directed to both Michael Bonaiuto at michael.bonaiuto@navy.mil and Michelle Siebeking-Knox and michelle.r.siebekingknox.civ@us.navy.mil.

Quote packages should contain a cover sheet that provides the following information: 

a) Official Company Name;

b) Point of Contact including name and phone number;

c) Cage code/DUNS number.

Submissions without technical specifications will not be considered.

Attachments

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GPE Post.pdf PDF
REDACTED Justification.docx DOCX document
N00167-22-Q-0176.pdf PDF

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