Data Diode - Revision

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request For Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items for Data Diode Software Support. The acquisition is set-aside 100% for Small Business Competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a size standard of 150 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 7G21.

• Provide items detailed in Attachment 1 on a firm fixed price basis, including shipping costs.

• Items must be factory new; used, pre-owned, refurbished, or remanufactured goods will not be accepted.

• Offerors must verify capability to conform to DFARS clause 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation.

• Offerors shall provide warranty terms at least equivalent to those offered to the general public.

• Delivery is FOB Destination to Kirtland AFB, New Mexico 87117.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery: FOB Destination, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico 87117.

• Response Deadline: 30 January 2026, 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Email to Jamaal Ramey (jamaal.ramey.1@spaceforce.mil).

• Questions Deadline: 29 January 2026.

• Evaluation: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Proposals will be evaluated on technical acceptability first, then price. Only technically acceptable proposals will be considered for award.

• Required Quote Information: Itemized quote, Price Cover Sheet (Total Cost including shipping, CAGE Code, UEI, Company POC, Payment Terms), Warranty information, Company capability statement, and identification of any exceptions/deviations.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to receive an award.

• 100% Small Business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 541519 (Size Standard: 150 employees).

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued.

• Offerors are responsible for monitoring for amendments.

• Attachments referenced: Attachment 1 – Data Diode Requirements, Attachment 2 – Data Diode.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the Data Diodes opportunity, clarifying the scope and specifics of the requirement.

• Scope of Request: The request is exclusively for BAE XTS Diode support and associated items, not for comparable hardware or support solutions.
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): The OEM for this request is BAE Systems.
• Network Connectivity: The system connects segregated/air-gapped enclaves to DREN. All systems are unclassified, and the diodes are implemented due to the high-risk nature of these enclaves.
• Protocols Used: The protocols involved include TCP, UDP, SFTP, SMTP, HTTP/S, and DSG.
• Data Transfer Direction & Purpose:
  • Data into the enclave: For required patching and updates.
  • Data out of the enclave: Data generated by S&Es.

This Q&A clarifies the specific hardware (BAE Systems OEM) and the nature of the network connectivity and data transfer, which bidders should consider when preparing their responses.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a list of items for a renewal of hardware and software support for micro-segmentation technology. It details specific products, part numbers, quantities, and descriptions for maintenance and support services.

• XTS-Diode-EEW Hardware Maintenance Support: Renewal for Enhanced Extended Warranty, 1 year, for two units with specified serial numbers.
• Datagate Certified Datapump M&S: Annual subscription for Datagate Certified Datapump operating system, including support services and quarterly updates, for four units.
• DPA - File Transfer Application - Maintenance and Support: Annual subscription for File Transfer Application, including support services and quarterly updates, for two units.
• Vfind Security Toolkit Maintenance: Annual Maintenance and Support for the VFind Security Toolkit, for four units.

This attachment provides specific details about the maintenance and support services required for existing hardware and software. Bidders may need to use this information to understand the scope of ongoing support, potentially for pricing their own support offerings or ensuring compatibility with existing systems.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request For Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items for Data Diode Software Support. The acquisition is set-aside 100% for Small Business Competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541519 – Other Computer Related Services, with a size standard of 150 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 7G21 – IT and Telecom – Network: Digital Network Products (Hardware and Perpetual License Software).

• The contractor shall provide items detailed in Attachment 1 on a firm-fixed-price basis, including shipping costs (FOB Destination).

• Items must be factory new; used, pre-owned, refurbished, or remanufactured goods will not be accepted.

• Offerors must provide a statement verifying capability to conform to DFARS clause 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation.

• Offerors shall provide warranty terms at least equivalent to those offered to the general public.

• Delivery is FOB Destination to Kirtland AFB, New Mexico 87117.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery: FOB Destination, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico 87117.

• Response Deadline: 15 January 2026, by 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Email to Jamaal Ramey at jamaal.ramey.1@spaceforce.mil.

• Questions Deadline: 14 January 2026.

• Evaluation: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offers will be evaluated on technical acceptability first, then price. The government intends to award without discussions.

• Required Quote Information: Itemized quote, Price Cover Sheet (Total Cost, CAGE Code, UEI, Company POC, Payment Terms), Warranty Information, Company capability statement, and identification of any deviations/exceptions.

• Required Representations & Certifications: FAR 52.212-3, and others including DFARS clauses related to telecommunications, trade agreements, and specific regions.

• 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to receive an award.

• Refer to Attachment 1 for specific Data Diode requirements.

• All provisions and clauses incorporated by reference can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity or to Use Brand-Name Restriction" for the procurement of a Data Diode.

• Product: Data Diode, specifically a DREN Network Appliance.
• Agency Need: Onsite support for installation, configuration, testing, and accreditation of a Data Diode one-way file transfer solution.
• Purpose of Hardware: To provide one-way secure file transfer for the DREN network at AFRL PRS Kirtland Air Force Base, separating unclassified/untrusted networks.
• Justification for Brand Name: The network design of DREN necessitates a single vendor architecture for homogeneity, which facilitates operation and management. Deviating from this model could negatively impact existing service contracts, interoperability, and technician training.
• Supporting Facts: The Data Diode product is on the NSA approved Diode list.
• Contracting Activity: AFRL/RVKY.
• Determination: The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable and that the use of a brand-name restriction applies per FAR 16.505(a)(4)(i).

This document indicates that the upcoming procurement will likely be restricted to a specific brand-name "Data Diode" due to interoperability and network design requirements. Bidders should note this restriction when considering the opportunity.