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Pure Storage Flash Array Systems (Brand Name Only)
Contact and place of performance
Todd Schwartz
Washington, DC 20375
USA
This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. This is NOT a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). No contract will be awarded from this notice. The Government is issuing this SSN specifically to determine the availability and technical capability of qualified Small Businesses to provide the required...
View moreBrand Name Only Constraint:
This is a Brand Name Only requirement for Pure Storage equipment. No substitutions or "or-equal" products will be accepted. This constraint is required to ensure seamless compatibility with existing infrastructure, avoid duplicative integration costs, and maintain current operational capabilities (as documented in the Government's internal Brand Name Justification).
MANDATORY SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
Due to the physical location where the equipment will be installed, strict security protocols apply to this procurement. Vendors must meet the following baseline security requirements:
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (CAPABILITY STATEMENT)
Interested Small Businesses that meet the requirements above are invited to submit a Capability Statement. The response must not exceed three (3) pages and must include the following verifiable information:
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is an SSN for planning purposes only, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Since this is an SSN, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. The Government is not committed to awarding a contract or issuing a solicitation pursuant to this announcement. No solicitation package is available at this time.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is conducting market research to determine the availability and technical capability of qualified small businesses to provide two new Pure Storage Flash Array systems. This brand-name-only requirement includes FlashArray FA-C50R4-ETH-260TB-14x18.6TB hardware, four-port 100Gb Ethernet SFP connection cards, 100GbE QSFP56 physical connectors, and a Pure Storage Evergreen support subscription. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 334112 for Computer Storage Device Manufacturing and PSC 7K20 for IT and Telecom - Storage Products (Hardware and Perpetual License Software).
The scope of work involves the delivery of specified hardware, associated warranties, and on-site installation at the NRL facility in Washington, DC. Due to site-specific security protocols, the prime contractor must possess and maintain an active Secret Facility Security Clearance (FCL). Furthermore, any technicians performing the on-site installation must hold an active, final Tier 3 (T3) Secret personnel security clearance; interim clearances are not acceptable. This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number N0017326SSNTS10, will be used to determine the appropriateness of a small business set-aside.
Interested small businesses must submit a capability statement by June 22, 2026, demonstrating their ability to meet the mandatory security requirements and providing a manufacturer authorization letter from Pure Storage. Submissions should also include the company’s CAGE code, UEI, and any relevant strategic sourcing vehicles, such as NASA SEWP V, GSA MAS, or DoD ESI agreements. This notice is issued for planning purposes by the Department of the Navy, with Todd Schwartz serving as the point of contact.
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