HPE Brand Name Servers and Storage Devices
ID: N68335-25-RFI-0004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIVJOINT BASE MDL, NJ, 08733, USA

NAICS

Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/424d59f1c23a415780dbe763485d07c8/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), is seeking information from vendors regarding the procurement of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) brand name servers and storage devices to support the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) program. This request for information (RFI) aims to gather insights and capabilities from potential suppliers, as it does not constitute a formal request for proposals (RFP) nor obligate the government to contract for any services. The goods are critical for enhancing operational capabilities within the Navy's aircraft systems, and interested parties are encouraged to respond to specific questions regarding their business size and capabilities by 11:00 AM EDT on October 8, 2024. Responses should be submitted in writing to Tim Caracciolo at timothy.j.caracciolo.civ@us.navy.mil, as verbal responses will not be accepted.

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