NIPR Virtual CORE Storage Hardware Upgrade

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
State: Alabama
Type of Government: Federal
NAICS Category:
  • 541519 - Other Computer Related Services
Set Aside: No Set aside used
Posted Date: Apr 28, 2026
Due Date: May 5, 2026
Solicitation No: FA330042CS26
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NIPR Virtual CORE Storage Hardware Upgrade
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
FA330042CS26
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND
Office
FA3300 42 CONS CC
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Apr 28, 2026 02:17 pm CDT
  • Original Response Date: May 05, 2026 12:00 am CDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: May 20, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: 7E20 - IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW)
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541519 - Other Computer Related Services
  • Place of Performance:
    Montgomery , AL 36112
    USA
Description

The 42d Contracting Squadron (42 CONS), Maxwell AFB, AL, is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a turnkey NIPR Virtual CORE Storage Hardware Upgrade for the 42d Communications Squadron. This requirement is for the procurement, installation, and seamless integration of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) or Equal equipment, specifically targeting the capabilities of the HPE MSA 2070 storage arrays and HPE DL360 Gen 11 servers.



Because this is a turnkey solution, the contractor shall be responsible for all comprehensive integration services. This includes project management, engineering design, physical installation, virtual environment data migration (VMware vSphere/vCenter), network configuration, system testing, and over-the-shoulder technical training.



If proposing an "or equal" solution, the vendor must demonstrate that their proposed hardware and architecture ensures 100% compatibility, interoperability, and seamless native integration with the installation's existing, standardized HPE network infrastructure, without causing mission degradation or requiring significant re-engineering and retraining of government personnel.



Information gathered from this notice will be used to finalize the acquisition strategy for the requirement detailed in the attached draft Statement of Requirements (SOR).


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  • ADMINISTRATIVE ONLY NO REQUISITIONS 50 LEMAY PLAZA S
  • MAXWELL AFB , AL 36112-6334
  • USA
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History
  • Apr 28, 2026 02:17 pm CDTSources Sought (Original)
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