Air Force Brand name server and ancillaries buy

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a List of Materials (LOM) for the "Tech Refresh HCI System LOM 3400" opportunity. It details the specific hardware and software components required for the system.

• Hardware: Includes Cisco Nexus switches and Dell PowerEdge servers with detailed specifications (e.g., processors, memory, storage, network interface cards).
• Licenses: Specifies Windows Server 2022 and Elasticsearch License 2.0 Enterprise.
• Compliance Note: Emphasizes the need for TAA Compliant Cisco parts.

This LOM is critical for bidders to understand the exact technical specifications of the equipment needed. It directly impacts the sourcing, configuration, and pricing of proposals. Bidders must ensure they can procure and supply the listed items, adhering to the TAA compliance requirement for Cisco parts.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a List of Materials (LOM) for the "New Sites HCI Systems" opportunity, dated April 15, 2026. It details the specific hardware, software, and cabling required for the project.

• Hardware: Includes Cisco network switches, Cisco Firepower threat defense units, and Dell PowerEdge R770 servers with detailed configurations (CPUs, RAM, storage, network interfaces).
• Cabling: Specifies quantities for C14 power cables, OM3 multimode fiber optic cables, and RJ45 copper patch cables.
• SFPs/GBICs: Lists various Cisco SFP modules for different network speeds and distances (1Gb, 10Gb, multimode, singlemode).
• Licenses: Includes Windows Server 2022, Firepower threat defense licenses, and Elasticsearch licenses.
• Miscellaneous: Contains items like Velcro rolls and label makers.

This LOM is critical for bidders to understand the exact Bill of Materials (BOM) required for the opportunity. It provides specific part numbers, manufacturers, and quantities, which are essential for accurate pricing, procurement planning, and ensuring compliance with the specified technical requirements. Bidders should use this list to source components and build their proposals.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies restricting the acquisition of hardware and software for the Hyper Converged Interface (HCI) Equipment Program to specific brand-name items. This is to ensure full interoperability with the existing Government-owned system and avoid substantial duplication of costs and unacceptable delays.

• Acquisition of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) IT hardware and software for a technology refresh and expansion of the HCI Equipment system.

• Specific items include Cisco Nexus switches, Dell PowerEdge servers, Cisco Firepower threat defense, and associated cables and licenses.

• The acquisition is for a new firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• The document references a previous sustainment contract (FA8307-22-F-0030).

• Not applicable to this document, as it is a justification for a specific procurement approach.

• Market research indicated that this acquisition supports a 100% small business set aside.

• The justification is based on the need for full interoperability and the risks associated with introducing non-standard hardware, including lengthy re-accreditation processes and potential mission degradation.

• For future technology refreshes, market research will assess the feasibility of migrating to more modular or open-systems architectures to increase future competition.