Sources Sought 10ZiG NOS Zero Client for VMWare
ID: FA251725SSType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2517 21 CONS BLDG 350PETERSON SFB, CO, 80914-1117, USA

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/313d5df3719a4fd4b8743334f57857b0/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the 21st Contracting Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought Announcement to assess market interest in acquiring up to 200 units of the 10ZiG NOS Zero Client for VMware, specifically the AMD Ryzen Quad Core model. This procurement aims to identify authorized resellers or alternative products that meet specific technical specifications under NAICS Code 541513, which pertains to Computer Facilities Management Services. The initiative is part of the Space Force's market research efforts to inform future acquisitions without a formal Request for Proposal at this time. Interested parties are encouraged to respond by January 17, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Kaela Reed at kaela.reed@spaceforce.mil or Brittney Rosenbaum at brittney.rosenbaum@spaceforce.mil.

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    The United States Space Force, via the 21st Contracting Squadron, issued a Sources Sought Announcement to gauge market interest in acquiring up to 200 units of the 10ZiG NOS Zero Client for VMware, specifically the AMD Ryzen Quad Core model with various connectivity options and specifications. This announcement, dated January 13, 2024, is for informational purposes only and does not obligate the government to procure the products listed. The acquisition seeks authorized resellers or alternative products that meet specific characteristics under NAICS Code 541513, which pertains to Computer Facilities Management Services, with a size standard of $37M. Interested parties are requested to answer several queries regarding their business size, potential alternative classifications, authorization to sell the specified product, and capability to deliver products meeting the required specifications. Responses are to be submitted by January 17, 2025. This initiative reflects the Space Force's intent to gather information as it plans future acquisitions without issuing a formal Request for Proposal at this time.
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