Aruba Network Hardware
ID: 05GA0A23Q0013Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICEGAO, EXCEPT COMPTROLLER GENERALUS GAO ACQUISITION MANAGEMENTWASHINGTON, DC, 20548, USA

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/235d94c3fa1c4935a3893fc3b7734f2d/view
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    Description

    The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is seeking to procure Aruba Network Hardware through a sole-source justification to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) under the NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V Government-Wide Acquisition Contract. This procurement aims to fulfill specific IT and telecom hardware needs, particularly in the area of servers and perpetual license software, which are critical for the GAO's operational capabilities. The justification for this sole-source order emphasizes the unique qualifications of HPE and the necessity of their products for the GAO's requirements. Interested parties can reach out to primary contact Mohamed Abdelghany at AbdelghanyM@gao.gov or secondary contact Cedric Mitchener at MitchenerC@gao.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mohamed Abdelghany
    AbdelghanyM@gao.gov
    Cedric Mitchener
    (202) 512-7258
    MitchenerC@gao.gov
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