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VIRTUAL SUITE UPGRADE SOW rev1.pdf | May 18, 2026 |
Virtual Suite Upgrade
Contact and place of performance
SSgt Justin DeJesus
Fort Moore, GA 31699
USA
This Sources Sought (SS) is issued solely for market research purposes to determine potential sources. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. No reimbu...
View moreThis is a new requirement. It is a complete replacement of an existing, non-compliant hardware and software platform.
1. Product: Procure and install two (2) servers and migrate services from the two (2) legacy servers. The requirement is for two (2) new Cisco UCS-C220-M8S hyper-converged servers, complete with the necessary CPU, memory, storage, and networking components as specified. The hardware (Cisco servers), software (Cisco Intersight, VMware), and integration services are all standard items available for sale, lease, or license to the general public. This also includes Cisco Intersight SaaS licensing for a three-year period.
2. Service: The requirement includes professional engineering services to install and configure the new hardware. This service entails:
3. Delivery Schedule: The hardware has a delivery lead time of 132 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). The installation and configuration services will be scheduled upon receipt of the hardware.
4. Sustainment Life Cycle: The provided quote includes software-as-a-service and support licensing through March 2029, establishing a clear initial sustainment period. Future requirements will involve renewing software, support, and maintenance agreements for the new platform.
5. Critical and Long Lead Items: The primary critical long-lead item is the server hardware, which has a quoted delivery time of 132 days ARO. This schedule must be incorporated into acquisition and project planning.
6. Security Clearance: The technician performing the on-site engineering services must possess and maintain an active Military Secret security classification.
7. Government Furnished Property/Information: The government is responsible for providing the required low-latency 10Gb/25Gb network connectivity between the two installation buildings.
8. Applicable Standards and Regulations:
Regulations: The solution must comply with all applicable DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) and DoD directives prohibiting the use of EOL software on government networks.
Industry Standards: The implementation should adhere to industry best practices for deploying and securing VMware vSAN stretched clusters.
9. Environmental Concerns: No unique environmental concerns beyond standard data center operations are identified. Disposal of equipment will follow standard regulations for electronic waste.
RESPONSES MUST ADDRESS AND PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
All responses shall be received by Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
Send responses via e-mail to SSgt Justin De Jesus,[email protected] by the response date.
Any questions regarding this Sources Sought can be directed to myself at [email protected] or at (229) 257-2084.
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The Department of the Air Force, 23 CONS CC, issued this sources sought notice under solicitation number FA483026Q0035 to identify potential sources for a virtual suite upgrade at Fort Moore, Georgia. This requirement is classified under NAICS 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services and PSC DD01 for IT and Telecom - Service Delivery Support Services: ITSM, Operations Center, Project/PM (Labor). No set-aside is currently designated for this procurement, indicated as NONE / NONE. Responses are used for market research purposes to determine the availability of contractors capable of replacing existing, non-compliant hardware and software platforms.
The scope of work involves transitioning the current environment at Moody AFB to a multi-site high-availability architecture. A contractor will procure and install two new Cisco UCS-C220 M8S hyper-converged servers across two separate buildings, replacing two legacy Cisco UCS-C220 M6 servers. The project includes deploying a VMware vSAN storage layer, configuring VMware High Availability and vMotion for automated failover, and implementing all applicable DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Additionally, the contractor will provide Cisco Intersight SaaS licensing through March 2029, perform service migrations, and conduct on-the-job training for government personnel.
The server hardware has a delivery lead time of 132 days after receipt of order, with installation services scheduled upon delivery. Personnel performing on-site engineering services must possess and maintain an active Military Secret security classification. Interested firms are requested to submit a capability statement, CAGE code, UEI, and socio-economic status to SSgt Justin DeJesus by May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Documentation requirements for the completed project include final system configurations and "As-Built" diagrams. One attachment, a Statement of Work in PDF format, was provided with the notice on May 18, 2026.
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