SSDP HPE Server Alternatives
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, through FA2517 21 CONS BLDG 350, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) FA251726Q0031 for SSDP HPE Server Alternatives. This opportunity seeks alternative server replacements for HPE DL380 and DL320 servers, Direct Attach Copper Cable (DACs) storage hardware, and specified TAA-compliant components for Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of specific computing hardware and software products for servers and converged appliances. This includes:
- HPE DL380 VDI Hosts (CLIN 0001): Six 2U servers for Ranger VDI effort, supporting 92 concurrent users. Key specifications include minimum 3 GHz CPUs (64 cores, AVX-512), 1TB RAM, 38TB raw NVMe storage, NVIDIA vWS GPU (96GB RAM, 24000 CUDA cores), dual 100GbE NIC, dual M.2 480GB boot devices, dual power supplies, and TAA compliance.
- HPE DL320 Management Cluster (CLIN 0002): Four 1U servers for VCF Management cluster. Key specifications include minimum 2.5 GHz CPUs (24 cores, AVX-512), 128GB RAM, 7.5TB raw NVMe storage, dual 100GbE NIC, dual M.2 480GB boot devices, dual power supplies, and TAA compliance.
- Direct Attach Copper Cables (DACs) (CLIN 0003): Twenty-two HPE Aruba Networking 100G QSFP28–QSFP28 3m DACs.
All proposed solutions for CLINs 0001 and 0002 must be TAA compliant, and a 3-year hardware replacement support plan warranty is required. Bidders proposing "brand name or equal" products must provide specification sheets demonstrating CLIN-level compatibility.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 334111 – Electronic Computer Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Period of Performance: Delivery is required on or before 190 calendar days after receipt of award for all CLINs.
- Published Date: June 17, 2026
- Questions Due: NLT 3:00 PM (MT), Monday, June 22, 2026
- Quotes Due: NLT 1400 PM (MT), Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Instructions: Quotes must be submitted to Kristina Worthing (kristina.worthing@spaceforce.mil) and Ryan McCauley (Ryan.mccauley.8@spaceforce.mil).
- Response Limit: Maximum of 10 pages.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Evaluation will be based on the competitive quote with the lowest evaluated price that meets technical criteria on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. All companies must be registered in SAM.gov. Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days. .zip files are not an acceptable format for submission.