Dell OEM Installation & Configuration
SOL #: 36C24726Q0510Sources Sought
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)
AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, United States
Place of Performance
GA
NAICS
Computing Infrastructure Providers (518210)
PSC
Support Services For Physical And Wireless Networks Connecting Equipment Within The Core Data Centers And Work Areas, Connecting End Users To The Organization's Broader Networks, As Well As Wide Area Network Equipment, Hardware And Software Directly Connecting Into Data Centers, Offices And Third Parties. Support Services Which Enable Or Distribute Voice Services Through On Premise Equipment Including Pbx, Vo Ip, Voicemail And Handsets. Also Provides Support For Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks And Internet Access. Support Services For External (Outside Plant) Physical Communications Infrastructure Connecting To Lan/Wan End Points. Mobile Infrastructure Support Such As Cabled Communication Network, Cellular Towers, Repeaters, Switching Systems Dedicated For Cellular Communication (DG01)
Set Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
May 6, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 11, 2026, 11:00 AM
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 Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the 247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247), is soliciting offers for Dell OEM Installation & Configuration services. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract aims to bring research servers, storage systems, and related components online and fully operational for the VA Augusta Research Department in Augusta, GA. This is an unrestricted acquisition, and offers are due by May 11, 2026, 07:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the installation and configuration of proprietary Dell server and storage equipment. Key deliverables include:
- Physical installation of Dell server and storage equipment.
- Connection of all components and verification of power and communication.
- System setup according to Dell's specifications, including storage configuration and software deployment.
- Onsite technical engineering services (8-hour increments) to ensure full functionality.
- Bringing equipment online, making it fully usable, stable, and ready for secure data work within the VA network.
- Documentation of completed installation and setup.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Estimated Value: $40 Million.
- Performance Period: Work must begin immediately after award and be completed within 20 days.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Questions Due: May 11, 2026, 07:00 AM EST.
- Offer Due Date: May 11, 2026, 07:00 AM EDT.
- Published Date: May 6, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers must be submitted via email to rudy.cortinez@va.gov as a combined single PDF.
- Quotes must include a signed SF 1449, completed Sections B.1 and B.2, and a cross-reference demonstrating how quoted items meet or exceed salient characteristics.
- Basis of Award: Best Value to the Government, considering Price and Technical Acceptability.
Additional Notes
- Invoices must be submitted electronically through Tungsten Network.
- FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, and VAAR 852.232-72 are incorporated by reference.
People
Points of Contact
Rudy A. CortinezPRIMARY
Files
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Sources Sought
Posted: May 6, 2026