ContractSources Sought8a Competed

Aruba License and Support

DEPT OF DEFENSE• W9124G26XARUBA
Response Deadline
Feb 13, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
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Notice Type
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Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking responses for the procurement of licensing and maintenance support for Aruba WLAN equipment utilized by the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) at the Presidio of Monterey, California. This opportunity involves providing essential services, including HPE Foundation Care NBD Exchange Services, which encompass next-business-day hardware replacement, remote technical support, and global coverage, all while ensuring compliance with the Trade Agreement Act (TAA). The procurement is critical for maintaining the operational integrity of the DLI Language Training Network, with a projected period of performance from March 31, 2026, to March 29, 2027. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond to Jolene A. Granger via email by 12:00 PM CST on February 13, 2026, as no quotes or questions will be entertained at this stage.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
513210
Software Publishers
PSC Code
7A21
IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Attachment 1_ArubaLicSpt_BASE26_Product Specifications with Salient Char.pdf
PDF•555 KB•Feb 10, 2026
AI Summary
The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) requires the purchase of licensing and maintenance support for its existing Aruba WLAN equipment, which operates the DLI Language Training Network (LTN) in Monterey, CA. This procurement is subject to pre-approval by CS for all IT hardware/software and requires research by DCSIT CORs for academic pricing due to DLIFLC's qualification under the Army Higher Education Consortium. The services must include HPE Foundation Care NBD Exchange Services, providing next-business-day hardware replacement, remote technical support, inclusion of parts and materials, escalation management, coverage during standard business hours, and global coverage. All products must be Trade Agreement Act (TAA) compliant. The requirement includes a detailed list of Aruba hardware and software, such as ClearPass Virtual Apps, ClearPass C3010DL360 G10 HW Appliances, ClearPass Enterprise licenses, Aruba 7220 (US) FIPS/TAA Controllers, ClearPass-Airwave DL360 Spare PSUs, AirWave DL360 Pro HW Appliances, AirWave Device Licenses, Controller Per AP Enterprise License Bundles, and numerous Aruba AP-325 TAA 4x4:4 802.11ac APs. The Period of Performance (PoP) for the base requirement is from March 31, 2026, to March 29, 2027.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedFeb 10, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineFeb 13, 2026
expiryArchive DateFeb 28, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W6QM MICC-FT RUCKER

Point of Contact

Name
Jolene A. Granger

Place of Performance

Presidio, California, UNITED STATES

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