OSQ Rack-Mounted Edge Computer Server

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a list of clauses incorporated by reference into a solicitation (FA462526Q1073). It details various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses that apply to the potential contract. These clauses cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Contract Administration: Contracting Officer's Representative, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) Payment Instructions.
• Prohibitions and Representations: Prohibition on the acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services, prohibition on contracting with entities that require certain internal confidentiality agreements, prohibition on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, prohibition on business operations with the Maduro Regime, prohibition on procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
• Cybersecurity and Information Security: Contractor Compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level Requirements, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.
• Small Business: Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation.
• Product/Service Requirements: Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate.
• Other: Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, Combating Trafficking in Persons, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls.

Potential bidders must review these incorporated clauses to understand their contractual obligations, compliance requirements, and potential impacts on their proposals and performance. Key areas of focus include cybersecurity (CMMC, telecommunications), small business participation, and specific prohibitions related to foreign entities and regions. The document also outlines payment procedures via WAWF and requirements for item unique identification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics" for Mission Planning Information Technology (IT) systems required by the 509 OG Mission Planning Systems. It details the essential features and specifications for a Rack-mounted Edge Compute Server.

• Server Type: Rack-mounted Edge Compute Server
• Processing Capability: Capable of executing 120+ parallel processes on CPU.
• Memory: Minimum DDR5, rated at 6000 MT/s or better, with at least 256GB.
• Architecture: Dual-CPU with a PassMark score of 150,000 or higher.
• Storage: Local persistent storage up to 4TB, utilizing NVMe M.2 SSD for fast read/write.
• Networking: 10GbE SFP for interconnectivity.
• Form Factor: 2U Rack-mounted modular server stack.
• Functionality: Supports collaborative mission planning, shared storage, remote access, intensive CPU computations, and processing of TS//SAR level data.
• Physical & Environmental: Variable dimensions and weight, operating temperature of 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Warranty: Minimum 3 years.
• Quantity: 1 ea.

This document specifies the minimum technical requirements and features for the IT systems. Bidders must ensure their proposed solutions meet or exceed these salient characteristics to be considered compliant with the opportunity's technical specifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically a rack-mounted edge computer server. The government intends to award a purchase order without discussions. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

• The primary deliverable is one (1) Rack-mounted Edge Computer Server.

• The server must comply with the attached Salient Characteristics dated 18 March 2026.

• Descriptive literature, such as illustrations and drawings, should be included.

• The contract award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

• The period of performance and estimated value are not explicitly stated in this document.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to justin.mccoy.4@us.af.mil AND lynnann.duchene@us.af.mil.

• RFQ due date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026, by 3:00 P.M. CST.

• Submissions must be in a format other than .zip files. For attachments >10MB, contact the government for alternate instructions.

• Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability and best value, considering price and performance time.

• Quotes must be technically acceptable, meeting the Salient Characteristics dated 18 March 2026.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 334111 with a size standard of 1250 employees.

• All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award.

• The RFQ number is FA462526Q1073.

• Incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05, Defense Acquisition Circular 1/17/2025, and Air Force Acquisition Circular 10/16/2024.

• The government will not provide contract financing. Payment will be electronic through Wide Area Work Flow.

• Attachments include: SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS - Server (dated 18 March 2026) and CLSExport_FA462526Q1073 OSQ Server (provisions and clauses).