Facilis HUB 16 - 64TB

Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice

Solicitation Number: W912JA-26-Q-1BVD

Agency: Alabama Army National Guard

Classification Code: 7A21 - IT and Telecom- Storage

NAICS Code: 334112 - Computer Storage Device Manufacturing

1. Synopsis

This is a Request for Information (RFI) and Market Research announcement only. The Alabama Army National Guard is seeking to identify potential sources with the capability to provide, install, and commission a Facilis HUB 16 - 64TB Shared Storage System.

The Government may use the information submitted in response to this notice for future procurement and planning purposes. This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP), nor does it commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service.

2. System Requirements & Characteristics

The required solution must meet the following specifications:

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  Base System: Facilis HUB 16 with 64TB raw storage capacity.

  
  


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  Software/Licensing: Unlimited seats of Facilis FastTracker, including Smart Access Rules and the WAN Link Remote Client feature.

  
  


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  Connectivity: 10Gb Ethernet Dual Port with Copper RJ45 connections.

  
  


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  System Redundancy: Mirrored internal OS drive option.

  
  


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  Services: On-site professional services to install and commission the system at Fort Rucker, Alabama.

  
  


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  Pricing: All travel expenses for installation and commissioning must be included.

  
  

3. Submission Instructions for Interested Vendors

Interested organizations shall provide a capabilities statement that includes the following information:

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   Organization Name

   
   


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   Physical Address

   
   


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   Primary Point of Contact (POC) Name, Email Address, and Telephone Number

   
   


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   Company Website Address

   
   


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   System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number

   
   


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   Business Size and socio-economic status under NAICS code 334112.

   
   

4. Response Deadline and Point of Contact

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  Closing Date & Time: All responses must be submitted via email no later than July 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time (CT).

  
  


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  Point of Contact: Mr. Reginald Ellis

  
  


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  Email: reginald.j.ellis.civ@army.mil

  
  

When responding, the email subject line must follow this format: "[Your Company Name] - Response to Sources Sought W912JA-26-Q-1BVD".

5. Disclaimers

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  This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government.

  
  


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  All information submitted is voluntary. The Government will not pay for information requested nor compensate any respondent for costs incurred in developing a response.

  
  


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  Telephone responses will not be accepted.

  
  


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  The U.S. Government will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this notice.

  
  


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  Submissions will not be returned.

  
  


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  A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.