Support for A10 Thunder 1040S ADC Appliance

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation N0040626QS0700002 with the following changes:

• NAICS Code: Updated from 423430 to 541519.
• Size Standard (Employees): Updated from 250 to 550.
• Size Standard (Dollars): Updated from $34,000,000.00 to an unspecified value (indicated by blank 'TO' field).
• Response Due Time: Extended from 01:00 PM to 10:00 AM.
• Response Due Date: Extended from 06 Jan 2026 to 17 Feb 2026.

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 17 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM. Bidders should ensure their offers acknowledge these changes.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation N0040626QS0700002, originally dated 22 Dec 2025, by:

• Updating the NAICS Code from 423430 to 541519.

• Extending the Response Due Date from 06 Jan 2026 to 12 Feb 2026.

• Extending the Response Due Time from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

• NAICS Code

• Size Standard - Employees (remains 250)

• Size Standard - Dollars (remains $34,000,000.00)

• Response Due Time

• Response Due Date

The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 12 Feb 2026 at 03:00 PM. Bidders should ensure their proposals acknowledge these changes.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines a brand name or sole source requirement for "Thunder 1040S ADC (HW) support maintenance" for 4 units. The service is for support maintenance with a period of performance from March 14, 2026, to March 13, 2027. The required delivery date is March 1, 2026. The estimated total cost is redacted.

• Support maintenance for Thunder 1040S ADC (HW) hardware.

• The hardware is currently used at SRF for load balancing an SSO solution, ingesting logs to a SIEM, and providing High Availability (HA) to the SIEM front end and local Sharepoint.

• Security requirements stipulate that SRF-JRMC must maintain active support agreements on all products and hardware.

• Period of Performance: March 14, 2026 - March 13, 2027

• Required Delivery Date (RDD): March 1, 2026

• Estimated Total Cost: Redacted

• Competition is precluded for reasons indicated (sole source/brand name).

• The document indicates that the Thunder 1040S ADC hardware is currently used at SRF and support maintenance can only be provided by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-authorized vendor.

• The justification for brand name/sole source is that these are "direct replacements" parts/components for existing equipment, and the manufacturer or authorized vendor is the only source for this support maintenance.

• This is identified as a "Brand Name Requirement" and potentially a "Sole Source Requirement."

• Manufacturer: A10 Inc.

• The government confirms that the requested material or service represents the minimum requirements.

Solicitation

This solicitation is for a BRAND NAME REQUIREMENT for OEM A10 INC for A10 Thunder 1040S ADC Appliance Support. The government anticipates awarding a firm, fixed-price contract.

• Support services for A10 Thunder 1040S ADC Appliance.

• Two specific part numbers are requested: GOLD SUPPORT 1 YEAR and ASK-NON-RETURN-DISK-1YEAR-TIER 1. The GOLD support includes hardware replacement.

• New hardware is preferred for replacements, unless supply chain issues make new units unavailable. TAA compliance is required on all units.

• Support services are sought for specific serial numbers: TH10064018370056, TH10064018480026, TH10064018480007, TH10064018460041. Replacement units may be proposed.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery Period from 14 Mar 2026 to 13 Mar 2027 for both line items.

• Quantity: 4 Each for both line items.

• Offer Due Date: 06 Jan 2026, 01:00 PM.

• Questions Deadline: 2 days prior to the solicitation closing date, submitted via email to Adia Roberts.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical (including delivery date), price, and past performance, in no order of relative importance.

• Single Award: The government reserves the right to make a single award for all items.

• Brand Name: This acquisition is on a BRAND NAME basis with OEM A10 INC or AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS. Interested authorized distributors must identify their interest and capability.

• The acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 423430, Size Standard: 250.

• Offerors must note any exceptions to the solicitation's terms, conditions, specifications, or statement of work. Failure to do so will be considered as taking no exception.

• Company registration with SAM.gov is required for award.

• Invoices will be submitted via WAWF (Wide Area Workflow).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a BRAND NAME REQUIREMENT for OEM A10 INC for A10 Thunder 1040S ADC Appliance Support. The government anticipates awarding a firm, fixed-price contract.

• A10 Thunder 1040S ADC Appliance (4 Each)

• GOLD SUPPORT 1 YEAR (4 Each)

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: From 14 Mar 2026 to 13 Mar 2027

• Offer Due Date: 31 Dec 2025, 01:00 PM

• Submission of questions deadline: 2 days prior to the solicitation's closing date, via email to Adia Roberts (adia.m.roberts.civ@us.navy.mil).

• Evaluation factors: Technical (including delivery date), price, and past performance (in no order of relative importance).

• Proposals must quote the entire effort; partial quotes may be deemed unacceptable.

• Invoices to be submitted via WAWF.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 423430

• Size Standard: 250

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• This is a "Brand Name" requirement. Interested AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS may identify their interest and capability.

• All exceptions to the solicitation's terms, conditions, specifications, or SOW/PWS must be noted in the quote.