Server Rack Replacement and Cable Management

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA487724Q0016
Agency
Air Combat Command Air Force, Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541519 Other Computer Related Services
PSC
R499 Support- Professional: Other
Place of performance
Tucson, Arizona 85708, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is seeking a contractor to replace 11 server racks and perform cable management/cleanup services in the 355th Communications Squadron data center at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The contractor will be required to provide transportation, personnel, equipment, tools, parts, and labor to replace the racks, which must meet specific technical requirements for size, cable management features, and power distribution. The contractor will also be responsible for removing existing equipment, reinstalling it in the new racks, and properly organizing and labeling all cables in the affected racks. Quotes for this firm fixed-price contract are due by August 16, 2024, and the government will evaluate offers based on technical capability and price.

This contract opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541519, with a size standard of $34 million. There is no information provided about potential incumbent contractors or award values. The work must be performed at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, Arizona, and the contractor will be required to adhere to strict security and operational requirements during the replacement and cable management activities.

Notice text

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As posted on SAM.gov.

Update #2 · Latest ·

The 355th Communications Squadron (355 CS), Davis-Monthan AFB (DMAFB), requires the contractor to replace 4 server racks and perform cable management on 11 racks in 355 CS data center. The contractor will provide a proposed Performance Work Statement (PWS) as part of its quotation, proposed period of performance, personnel, equipment, tools, parts, labor, supervision, management, and transportation necessary to accomplish server rack replacement and cable management services. The total number of racks to be replaced is four, in Row #2, Racks 1-4.  The contractor will remove the equipment from the existing racks, dispose of the existing racks, install new racks, and replace the equipment on the new racks. The replacement racks must include the following:

    • 42U data center cabinet supporting 19” rack mounted equipment with the ability to accept rack cage nuts.
    • Nominal width should be at least 29” with a front opening of at least 25”.
    • Nominal depth should be at least 39” with rail depth up to 36”.
    • Have adjustable rails.
    • Have a single perforated front door and a double perforated rear door, both with lockable key latches.
    • The top panel must have 4 cable openings, one at each corner, with included grommets.
    • Must have 4 vertical cable managers with fingers aligning between each U that are also in-line with the top panel’s cable openings but do not interfere with the installation or removal of rack mounted equipment.
    • Must come with enough cage nuts and screws to populate every slot on all 4 rails.
    • Must come with 2 vertical mounted PDUs (zero U), mounted securely, supporting 24 NEMA 5-20 outputs at 120V and a NEMA L5-30P input at 120V with the ability to be actively monitored via SNMP.

 The contractor will perform the following regarding cable management.

  • Replace and organize all connections in Row #1, Racks 7-14A (rack 11 doesn’t exist) and Row #2, Racks 1-4.
  • Utilize maintenance loops using existing cable trays to provide neatness, accessibility, and to allow freedom of movement for future serviceability.
  • Properly identify cables in accordance with ANSI/TIA-606-C to include identifying:
    • Pathways
    • Patch panels
    • Ports
    • Cabling
    • Telecommunications space
    • Work area outlets
    • Racks and cabinets
    • Grounding busbars
    • Firestop locations
    • Data center room grid
  • Update LIU/patch panel labels and legend inserts.
Update #1 ·

The 355th Communications Squadron is looking to replace several server racks and have cable management/clean-up services performed in the same racks that are being replaced. The Contractor shall provide all required transportation, personnel, equipment, tools, parts, labor, appropriate supervision, and management needed to accomplish the work requested. A site survey shall be conducted prior to final purchase of necessary equipment to ensure all racks and fiber optic cable for replacement are properly identified and any concerns with facility or overall install are to be addressed.
The total count of racks that are to be replaced is 11, 7 in Row #1 Racks 7-14A (rack 11 does not exist) and 4 in Row #2 Racks 1-4:
-    The replacements must include the following:
o    42U data center cabinet supporting 19” rack mounted equipment.
o    Nominal width should be at least 29” with a front opening of at least 25”.
o    Nominal depth should be at least 39” with rail depth up to 36”.
o    Must have adjustable rails.
o    Must have a single perforated front door and a double perforated rear door, both with lockable key latches.
o    The top panel must have 4 cable openings, one at each corner, with included grommets.
o    Must have 4 vertical cable managers with fingers aligning between each U that are also in-line with the top panel's cable openings but do not interfere with the installation or removal of rack mounted equipment.
o    Must come with enough cage nuts and screws to populate every slot on all 4 rails.
o    Must come with a vertical PDU, mounted securely, supporting 48 NEMA 5-20 outlets and a NEMA L6-30 input plug.
-    Remove equipment from old racks and reinstall in the replacements.
-    Dispose of the old server racks.
The contractor will conduct the following regarding cable management and clean up:
-    Replace and organize all connections in Row #1 Racks 7-14A (rack 11 doesn't exist) and Row #2 Racks 1-4.
-    Utilize maintenance loops using existing cable trays to provide neatness, accessibility, and to allow freedom of movement for future serviceability. 
-    Properly identify cables in accordance with ANSI/TIA-606-C to include identifying:
o    Pathways
o    Patch panels
o    Ports
o    Cabling
o    Telecommunications space
o    Work area outlets
o    Racks and cabinets
o    Grounding busbars
o    Firestop locations
o    Data center room grid
-    Update LIU/patch panel labels and legend inserts.

Attachments

File Type Posted
Questions and Answers Final.docx DOCX document
Server Rack Replacement and Cable Mgmt_v3.docx DOCX document
SF30_FA487724Q0016_Amendment 3 CO signed.pdf PDF
COMBO - New Rack and Cable Management_Final.rtf RTF text file
Server Rack Replacement and Cable Mgmt_v2.pdf PDF
SF30_FA487724Q0016_Amendment 2 CO signed.pdf PDF
COMBO - New Rack and Cable Management_v3.pdf PDF
SF30_FA487724Q0016 signed.pdf PDF
COMBO - New Rack and Cable Management_v2.pdf PDF
COMBO - New Rack and Cable Management_Final.pdf PDF
Server Rack Replacement and Cable Mgmt.pdf PDF
Provisions and Clauses.pdf PDF
WD 2015-5473 Rev 22.pdf PDF
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Notice history

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Server Rack Replacement and Cable Management Original Pre-Solicitation

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