7B20 - This is a sources sought synopsis to determine the availability of sustaining a need for a software-defined IT infrastructure.
ID: N0018925H0020Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTE (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0bb09b37fc1546689e360c1c819f50c2/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR Norfolk, is seeking potential sources for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to sustain the software-defined IT infrastructure for the US Naval War Colleges (NWC). The procurement aims to acquire equipment that can interoperate with the existing networks for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Server Infrastructure, focusing on virtualized computing, software-defined storage, and virtualized networking. Historically, this requirement has been sole-sourced to Nutanix, the only known provider compatible with NWC's systems, and the anticipated contract period is from November 23, 2024, to November 22, 2025. Interested vendors must submit a one-page executive summary detailing their capabilities, including company information and relevant equipment, via email to Thomas Ryan at thomas.r.ryan36.civ@us.navy.mil by 1:00 PM local time on November 15, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Thomas Ryan 215 697 9743
    thomas.r.ryan36.civ@us.navy.mil
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