Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Simplivity Support Renewal
Overview
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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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWC Carderock) is soliciting quotations for a brand-name HPE SimpliVity Support Renewal under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This Firm Fixed-Price contract is for 12 months of proactive care for existing SimpliVity nodes. The requirement is justified as brand-name due to proprietary software and the need for specialized support. Quotations are due March 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the annual renewal of an existing maintenance package, specifically HPE Proactive Care SimpliVity Nodes, providing coverage for 12 months after contract award. The requirement includes support for:
- 5 x SimpliVity Nodes 5
- 2 x SimpliVity Nodes 2
Services encompass comprehensive support, including 24x7 phone access to experts, online chat, general technical guidance, HPE InfoSight assistance, predictive alerts, automated incident logging, remote problem diagnosis, and on-site hardware support with a 4-hour response time for critical incidents. It also covers firmware updates, collaborative support, and periodic maintenance. Delivery and inspection will be at NSWC Carderock, Bethesda, MD.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Period of Performance: 12 months after contract award. Delivery date listed as March 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Information Technology Professional Services), with a size standard of $34,000,000.00.
- Quotation Due: March 24, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
- Published Date: March 18, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation. Technical Capability/Approach will be rated as either Acceptable or Unacceptable.
Additional Notes
This procurement is justified as a brand-name requirement for HPE SimpliVity maintenance due to proprietary software (Arbiter and HPE OmniStack) and the necessity for comprehensive support to ensure optimal performance and immediate repair services for mission-critical RDT&E network operations. Only Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) or its authorized resellers can provide this specific support, precluding full and open competition. Questions should be submitted to David Crouch via email at David.w.crouch3.civ@us.navy.mil.