Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company Edgeline EL8000 Server
ID: M68909-24-Q-7630Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYSUPPLY OFFICERCAMP PENDLETON, CA, 92055-5171, USA

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Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

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IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: SERVERS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B22)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a sole-source Hewlett Packard Enterprise Edgeline EL8000 Server, essential for supporting cyber assessment testing and enhancements within the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA). This server is critical for the testing and engineering division, ensuring compatibility with existing systems and meeting operational requirements for the Combat Data Network. Interested vendors, particularly small businesses including service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned entities, must submit their proposals by September 11, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Christopher Toft at Christopher.Toft@USMC.mil for further information.

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    This document outlines a federal Request for Proposal (RFP) related to the acquisition of an HPE Edgeline EL8000 Server, with Solicitation Number M6890924Q7630, issued on September 6, 2024, and due by September 11, 2024. It specifies that the acquisition is set aside for small businesses, including service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses, highlighting the government's commitment to equitable opportunities in procurement. The server is to be provided as a demonstration, under specified terms for delivery and inspection, noting that items will be inspected and accepted at the government destination. Relevant clauses include provisions for payment processes and compliance with federal regulations, including restrictions on telecommunications equipment sourced from certain entities. Additionally, the document emphasizes the need for unique identification of items as per DoD regulations, ensuring all vendors must comply with these requirements. The structure features various clauses incorporated by reference and full text, ensuring comprehensive engagement with the regulatory framework surrounding federal acquisitions. This RFP exemplifies the procedural and legal complexities in government procurement, underscoring the importance of adherence to defined standards and practices.
    This memorandum addresses the necessity of utilizing other than full and open competition for the procurement of one Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Edgeline EL8000 Server under the simplified acquisition threshold. According to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), a sole-source solicitation is justified when only one supplier can reasonably meet the government's needs, particularly in urgent situations or due to exclusive agreements. The Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA), part of MARCORSYSCOM, requires this specific server to support cyber assessment testing and enhancements to the Combat Data Network within a Marine Littoral Regiment's network. This server is critical for MCTSSA's testing and engineering division as it supports key C5I systems throughout their acquisition lifecycle. The project references a prior usage agreement with HPE, indicating a precedent for the procurement and reinforcing the necessity for this particular model. The memorandum outlines the required items and summarizes the rationale for the sole-source acquisition under existing federal procurement regulations.
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