Border Information Analysis and Targeting Unit (BIATU)-Panama
ID: 19AQMM26NDF01Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUMWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: SERVERS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B22)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4c7d15ab5dab4b02b6d67f43aee1586d/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is seeking qualified IT equipment vendors and resellers to provide information regarding their capabilities to supply, deliver, and support brand-name technology for the Border Information Analysis and Targeting Unit (BIATU) project in Panama. The primary objective is to modernize Panama’s network IT infrastructure by replacing aging server hardware with scalable, energy-efficient solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and maintenance capabilities. This initiative is crucial for ensuring operational continuity and preparing the infrastructure for future technological demands. Interested parties should submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by contacting Khoa Tran at trankd@state.gov, with all submissions limited to 10 pages and due by the specified deadline.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Khoa Tran
    trankd@state.gov
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    Attachment A - BOM 1.pdf
    This document outlines the Bill of Materials (BOM) for the Panama-Consejo .NET Refresh project, detailing hardware, software, and other equipment for current and future ATS-G deployments. The project aims to enhance efficiency, bolster security, reduce costs, and support future growth, moving beyond simply replacing old equipment. Key components include Dell PowerEdge R860 servers for database, application, and domain functions, running Windows Server 2022 Standard and Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Enterprise. The BOM also specifies rack enclosures, KVM switches, PDUs, and UPS units. Additionally, it lists equipment requested by Consejo, such as Dell Connectrix DS-6620B, Dell PowerMax 2500, Dell Unity XT 880F (with a minimum of 90 TB storage), and a PowerProtect DD6410 Backup Appliance. All components are subject to change based on availability and interoperability, and power cables must conform to country specifications. Local technical support is included for setup and installation.
    Attachment B - BOM 2.pdf
    The "Panama - Migration" Bill of Materials (BOM 2) details the hardware and software requirements for a system migration project in Panama, dated August 19, 2025. The core components include two Dell PowerEdge R860 servers with specific configurations for RAM, hard drives (NVMe and SSD), and CPU cores. Server 1 has 1024GB RAM, 6.4TB usable SSD storage, and 32 CPU cores, while Server 2 features 1024GB RAM, 35.2TB usable SSD storage, and 64 CPU cores. The system will utilize Postgres for the database and Windows Server 2022 Standard Edition (or higher) or Linux/Red Hat as the operating system, with Docker Compose and Docker Engine for containerization. Additional equipment, subject to a site survey, includes a Dell NetShelter SX 42U Rack Enclosure, a rack-mountable KVM with interface modules, rack-mountable PDUs, a rack-mountable UPS, and 30 Cat 6 Ethernet cables. Local technical support for setup and installation is also included. All components are subject to change based on availability and interoperability, with power cables conforming to country specifications.
    Attachment C - Sample Illustration.pdf
    The Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought (SS) for the BIATU Project Phase I – IT Upgrade outlines a proposed IT infrastructure modernization. The document details the current HITACHI architecture, including 90TB of total storage with 20TB in use, and specifications for existing servers (APP01, APP02, DC01, DC02, DATABASE01, DATABASE02). It then proposes a new architecture featuring Dell PowerEdge R760 servers for virtualization and R860 servers for bare-metal database operations, emphasizing performance, low latency, and resource control. Key considerations for the proposed system include redundant power supplies, additional 10G network ports, and iDRAC Enterprise. The RFI also provides a comparative analysis of current Hitachi VSP F350 storage against Dell PowerMax 2500, Dell Unity XT 880F, and HPE Alletra 9000, highlighting advantages in architecture, performance (IOPS, latency), capacity, disk types (NVMe), scalability, and management. Additionally, it specifies a Veeam backup system with immutability using a PowerProtect DD6410 appliance, an APC Symmetra PX 40kVA power backup system, Dell EMC 4820 cabinets, and PDU AP8653 units.
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