70--Hard Drives

This posting constitutes MICC-West Point's notice of intent to award on a sole source basis a contract to Dell Federal Systems, 1 Dell Way, Round Rock TX 78682-7000. This is to purchase a quantity of 32 - 900GB 10K RPM SA SCSI 6Gbps 2.5in Hotplug Hard Drive, CusKits. There are three servers that have been used in support of a DARPA classified effort. As the project ends, it is necessary to replace the hard drives to repurpose the servers. The hardware will replace classified components for servers in support of a research project. The current configuration of the USCC file servers installed within the network server is composed of components manufactured by Dell. The specifications developed for the domain controllers were specifically designed so as to not disrupt the network server and maintain a manufacturer's component continuity within the network file server. The estimated award amount is $28,776.96. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirement. The applicable NAICS code is 334112 and the size standard is $1,000 employees. This is not a request for quotation or a solicitation for offers.