Brand Name Dell Technologies, INC for Support Agreement of Hardware.

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is exclusively for Dell Brand Name Only products, specifically Unity 480 DPE and MDS-9148S 16GB switches, along with associated drives, software, and support options. Quotes for equivalent items will not be considered. Bidders must be Authorized OEM Resellers and submit a corresponding letter with their quote. All submissions must include shipping costs and reflect pricing for a base year (2025-2026) and two option years (2026-2027, 2027-2028). The required items include UNITY 480 DPE 25 X 2.5 DELL FLD RCK, various D4 series drives (1.8TB 10K SAS, 3.2TB SAS FAST VP SSD, 400GB FAST CACHE SSD), UNITY 2U 25X2.5 DAE FLD RCK, UNITY DPE INSTALL KIT, UNITY 2X4 PORT IO 16GB FC, D4 SYSPACK 4X3.2TB FAST VP SSD 25X2.5, and specific UNITY HFA BASE, RP BASIC (LOC and REM), and APPSYNC BSC software. All hardware includes ProSupport 4HR Hardware Support, and all software includes ProSupport Software Support. The RFQ also includes MDS-9148S 16GB SWITCH - 12 ACTIVE PORTS and MDS 16GB FC SW SWITCH OPTIC.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC, is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a Total Small Business Set-Aside to secure a support agreement. This agreement requires timely replacement of hardware components (within 24 hours of notification) and access to expert technical assistance for configuration recovery in the event of hardware failure. The procurement, under NAICS code 541513 and FSC/PSC R425, is for new, brand-name or equal equipment, with vendors required to be authorized OEM dealers. Quotations must include a bid schedule of covered hardware and be submitted via email to Carrie Cawley by the due date. Awards will be made based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation criteria, with offerors needing active SAM registration. The delivery address is the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W., Bldg. 49 – Shipping/Receiving, Code 3400, Washington, DC 20375.