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WOSB Set-Aside – HPE Enterprise SSDs for Edwards Data Center

Issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND · AIR FORCE TEST CENTER · FA9302 AFTC PZZ · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

Published
18 Sept 2026
Closes
22 Sept 2026, 19:00 UTC
Reference
FA930226Q0137
Location
CA, United States
Sector
electronics-semiconductors

Details

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND · AIR FORCE TEST CENTER · FA9302 AFTC PZZ is soliciting WOSB Set-Aside – HPE Enterprise SSDs for Edwards Data Center. Solicitation number FA930226Q0137. Classified under NAICS 334112 — Computer Storage Device Manufacturing. Product/service code 7K20 — IT AND TELECOM - STORAGE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE). Place of performance: CA, USA. Responses are due by 22 September 2026 19:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN RFO PART 12, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE, AND UTILIZING COMMERCIAL SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES UNDER RFO 12.5. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

Solicitation Number: FA930226Q0137

Notice Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)

NAICS Code: 334112 – Computer Storage Device Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,250 Employees)

PSC: 7K20 – IT and Telecom - Storage Products (Hardware and Perpetual License Software)

Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside

1. Requirement Description

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Edwards Air Force Base, California, has a requirement for brand-name Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) enterprise-grade solid-state drives (SSDs) to support the Edwards Data Center. The Government intends to award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.

2. Brand-Name Restriction

In accordance with RFO 12.501 and the approved Brand-Name Justification (attached), this requirement is strictly limited to authentic, factory-new HPE manufactured hardware. No alternative brands or "or equal" items will be considered. All drives must include authentic, factory-installed, and digitally signed HPE firmware.

3. Schedule of Supplies (FOB Destination)

All unit prices must be inclusive of shipping, packaging, and delivery costs. No separate shipping or freight CLINs will be accepted. Please see the attached RFO FA930226Q0137 document for the full text of all applicable provisions and clauses that govern this procurement. CLIN _Part Number _Description _Qty _Unit CLIN 0001 P09926-001 HPE Enterprise SSD (or OEM current replacement) 52 EA CLIN 0002 P49750-001 HPE Enterprise SSD (or OEM current replacement) 45 EA CLIN 0003 P40563-B21 HPE Enterprise SSD (or OEM current replacement) 100 EA

4. Notice of Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) Class Waiver

In accordance with RFO 19.505(c)(4) and 13 CFR 121.1202, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has established an active Class Waiver to the Nonmanufacturer Rule for NAICS 334112 covering "Automated data processing input/output and storage devices, support equipment, and supplies." Under this active class waiver, certified WOSB nonmanufacturers (resellers) are authorized to provide commercial brand-name products manufactured by other-than-small businesses (HPE). The SBA Active Class Waiver list may be viewed at: https://legacy.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/NMR%20Class%20Waiver%20List%20-%20version%20June%202022.pdf

5. Delivery Information

Delivery is required within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO).

Ship to: 412 TENG, Attn: Kane Martin, 115 N. Gregorious, Bldg. 3736, Door C17, Edwards AFB, CA 93524.

6. Submission Instructions

Quotations must be submitted via email to Josiah Broadway ([contact details removed]) and Christina Day ([contact details removed]) no later than September 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT.

Quotes must include:

  • Company CAGE Code and Unique Entity ID (UEI) showing active WOSB certification in SAM.gov.
  • Detailed pricing schedule by CLIN (Unit Price inclusive of shipping, and Total Evaluated Price).
  • Certification that items are authentic, factory-new, genuine HPE products (or official OEM superseding part numbers) with full three-year HPE commercial warranty. No refurbished, gray-market, or third-party drives are acceptable.
  • Delivery commitment timeline.

7. Evaluation and Award

Award will be made to the responsible certified WOSB quoter whose quote is determined technically acceptable (conforming strictly to authentic HPE hardware requirements) and offers the lowest evaluated price (LPTA). The redacted Brand-Name Justification is attached to this notice.

Context for bidders

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