SOURCES SOUGHT FOR F5 VELOS SYSTEMS FOR FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS)

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT FOR F5 VELOS SYSTEMS FOR FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS)

INTRODUCTION

The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) on behalf of the Communications-Electronics Command Security Assistance Management directorate (CECOM SAMD) is issuing this Sources Sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources having an interest in, industry technologies available and capability to fulfill FMS requirements.

The result of this sources sought/market survey will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market survey, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. It’s anticipated a single award contract will be made. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions. The U.S. Government requests that interested parties submit a brief description of your company, your company’s solution, and your ability to meet potential system requirements.

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT/MARKET RESEARCH IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

CECOM SAMD administers and manages FMS cases including requirements for Partner Nations and entities. The Colombian Joint Command of Military Forces request to procure the F5 brand computer platform (VELOS Systems) to maintain the standardization and technological compatibility of the existing equipment in their Directorate of Information Technologies. CECOM SAMD’s goal is to satisfy requirements for F5 brand computer platform for Colombian Army, Navy and Air Force.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

The purpose of this market research/sources sought is to identify interested sources that are qualified and able to provide requirements to Colombia.

The contractor shall deliver  the following equipment and services, each according to the models, descriptions, and quantities as listed below.

PART# 

F5-VEL-LTM-CX410-AC                                                     

DESCRIPTION 

 VELOS Chassis: Local Traffic Manager CX410 8- Slot (Dual AC, Dual System Controllers) F5 Networks, Inc.               

QTY. 2

PART# 

F5-SVC-VEL-RMA4PREM                                                   

DESCRIPTION   

VELOS Service: Premium L1-3 + RMA 4-Hour (N AMER Only) (23% of List) 36 months F5 Networks, Inc.              

QTY. 2

PART# 

F5-VEL-LTM-BX110                                                     

DESCRIPTION 

VELOS Blade: Local Traffic Manager BX110 Blade (For LTM Chassis Only) F5 Networks, Inc.                

QTY. 4

PART#   

F5-SVC-VEL-RMA4PREM                                                    

DESCRIPTION

VELOS Service: Premium L1-3 + RMA 4-Hour (N AMER Only) (23% of List) 36 months F5 Networks, Inc.                  

QTY. 4

PART#   

F5-ADD-VEL-FB-CX410                                                    

DESCRIPTION

VELOS Add-on: Platform FIPS 140 Ready License for CX410 (BX110 Blade only) F5