Annual SAN Maintenance Renewal
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically AFLCMC HANSCOM PZI, is soliciting quotes for Annual SAN Maintenance Renewal for existing IBM Storage Area Network (SAN) components at Hanscom AFB, MA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by January 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the renewal of maintenance support coverage for existing IBM SAN infrastructure. The scope includes on-site repair (24x7, same-day response time) and media retention services for various IBM FlashSystem components (e.g., FlashSystem 7200, 5000, 5030), TS4300 Tape Expansion Modules, and IBM Support Insights Pro. The detailed list of components, part numbers, serial numbers, and service levels is provided in the Statement of Work (SOW) and Bid Schedule. Delivery of renewed support is required within 7 days of contract award via email.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items.
- Period of Performance: February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027.
- FOB Point: Destination.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Product/Service Code: 7B22 (Computing Hardware And Software Products For Servers And Converged Appliances).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Via email to Contract Specialist Lt Amanda Thoman (amanda.thoman@us.af.mil) and Contracting Officer Kristin Morrison (kristin.morrison.1@us.af.mil).
- Questions Due: December 17, 2025, by 2:00 PM ET.
- Answers Posted: December 22, 2025, by 2:00 PM ET (Q&A document available).
- Offers Due: January 27, 2026, by 2:00 PM ET.
- Offer Validity: At least 90 days.
- Quote Limit: 25 pages.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made on the basis of the Lowest Evaluated Price of Technically Acceptable quotes, considering Technical and Price factors. Technical proposals must demonstrate understanding and capabilities.
Eligibility & Justification
- This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current Small Business certification.
- A Single Source Justification exists for IBM products due to existing infrastructure and compatibility requirements. However, the agency anticipates acquiring this brand name through a competitive small business process, acknowledging past significant small business competition.
Key Documents & Contacts
- Attachments: Statement of Work (SOW), Bid Schedule, Single-Source Justification.
- Clarifications: IBM Customer Number is 4580226, Site ID is S048595543. No PPA associated.
- Primary Contact: Kristin Morrison (kristin.morrison.1@us.af.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Lt Amanda Thoman (amanda.thoman@us.af.mil)