Capacity as A Service (CaaS)
ID: M00264-26-RFI-003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fb722ab13f8a4c6b9cd6b9c84c6dbad3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), is seeking small business vendors to provide Capacity as a Service (CaaS) to support its Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) core infrastructure and data centers. The procurement aims to modernize the Marine Corps' computing, networking, and storage resources, ensuring compatibility with various operating systems and adherence to Department of Defense security requirements. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the operational capabilities of the Marine Corps' laboratory environments and data centers, aligning with the Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI). Interested vendors must submit their responses by January 4, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Kevin D. Guertin at kevin.guertin@usmc.mil or Kellie Holley at kellie.holley@usmc.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kevin D. Guertin
    kevin.guertin@usmc.mil
    Kellie Holley
    kellie.holley@usmc.mil
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    Performance Work Statement (PWS) Draft Capacity aas a Service (CaaS).pdf
    The Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) G-6 Installation Systems Branch (ISB) seeks a Capacity as a Service (CaaS) solution to modernize its RDT&E core infrastructure and data centers. This RFI, M00264-26-RFI-003, outlines the requirement for agile, on-demand, on-premise computing, networking, and storage resources, aligning with the Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI). The contractor will deliver, install, and maintain bare-metal hardware at government facilities, with operational control transferring to the government upon acceptance. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) model for unit-based capacity, with billing tied to acceptance and ceasing upon deactivation. Key requirements include compatibility with various operating systems, enterprise-grade performance, robust security, and comprehensive OEM support. The contract has a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, with specific SLAs for delivery, incident response, and billing suspension for inoperable capacity. Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens and adhere to strict security protocols.
    REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) and Draft PWS Final.pdf
    The Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) G-6 Installation Systems Branch (ISB) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify small business vendors capable of providing Capacity as a Service (CaaS). This RFI is for planning purposes only and is not a request for quote. The CaaS solution will support the Marine Corps' Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) infrastructure, laboratory environments, and data centers. The government is seeking information on the ability to provide modular, enterprise-grade compute, storage, and network hardware, including installation, lifecycle maintenance, and OEM support. Key aspects include compatibility with various operating systems, adherence to DoD security requirements, and a firm-fixed-price per-unit billing model. Responses are due by January 4, 2025, and should address capabilities, potential barriers to competition, pricing, and NAICS classifications.
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