Third Party Support for Servers and FC Switches
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 Library of Congress is seeking Third-Party Support for Servers and FC Switches to provide maintenance services, technical support, and parts replacement for aging hardware no longer supported by the OEM. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Proposals are due February 26, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
The Library of Congress requires support and maintenance services for its older HPE ProLiant servers and Cisco MDS Fiber Channel (FC) switches. These components are critical for applications such as Copyright and loc.gov. The services aim to ensure a consistent and reliable source of parts replacement for failed hardware and provide essential technical support.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Technical Support & Parts Replacement: 24/7 availability, next-day parts delivery, and a 4-hour response time for inquiries and issues.
- Knowledgeable Staff: Personnel must be capable of troubleshooting and fixing specified HPE ProLiant servers (various models) and Cisco FC switches.
- Period of Performance: A base period from March 31, 2026, to March 30, 2027, with three one-year option periods, potentially extending through March 30, 2030.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Product Service Code: DB02 (Computing Support Services for Physical and Virtual Servers).
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20540, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email by the due date. Specific formatting requirements include page numbering, 1-inch margins, 12-point font, and a maximum email size of 20MB.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing a technically acceptable proposal at the Lowest Price (LPTA).
- Eligibility: Offerors must complete and submit the SF1449 form and acknowledge all amendments. SAM registration is required.
Key Deadlines
- Questions Due: February 17, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Offer Due Date: February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Additional Notes
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) (Attachment J1) is required for access to Library Data Center street addresses and other confidential information necessary for preparing a response. Failure to sign or comply with the NDA may prevent participation.