Unsecure Offsite Tape Storage and Critical Special Mission Emergency Services
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 Department of the Army (MICC Fort Lee) is soliciting proposals for Unsecure Offsite Tape Storage and Critical Special Mission Emergency Services to support the ALTESS Enduring Data Center (EDC) in Radford, VA. This requirement ensures secure, climate-controlled offsite backup for LTO media with rapid retrieval capabilities for disaster recovery and business continuity. Proposals are due January 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive media management and vaulting services, including:
- Offsite Storage: Vaulting of LTO media in a climate-controlled, secured facility (65°F, 40% humidity) located within 250 miles or 4 hours of the Radford Army Arsenal.
- Transportation: Weekly pickup and delivery of approximately 92 LTO tapes using certified, lockable, and sealable containers resistant to impact, water, and fire.
- Emergency Services: 24/7/365 "Critical Special Mission" support providing urgent, non-scheduled pickup or delivery with a 2-hour on-site response time.
- Administrative Support: Provision of an online media management portal for real-time inventory tracking, automated pickup requests, and 24/7 customer support.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Duration: Base Year (March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027) plus one option year (with some documents indicating potential for additional options).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: January 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST
- Place of Performance: Radford, VA
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offerors will be evaluated on three factors: Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance. Technical proposals are limited to 20 pages; however, per Amendment #3, Representations and Certifications are excluded from this page count.
Additional Notes
Recent amendments clarified that the vendor is responsible for providing all containers and transportation. The facility must be within a 4-hour driving radius to meet emergency response requirements for sensitive data movement.