Bid guide
How to bid on 250 IS Storage Area Network (SAN) for the DEPT of Defense
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Department of Defense is seeking a Storage Area Network (SAN) with associated hardware and services for Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. This is a total small business set-aside opportunity, with an estimated budget ranging from $175,000 to $275,000. The performance period for this work is 30 days after the hardware is delivered.
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is governed by specific FAR and DFARS regulations. Vendors should note the specific NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and PSC 7K20 (IT and Telecom - Storage Products), with a small business size standard of $34,000,000.
Key dates and deadlines
A mandatory site visit is tentatively scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST. Pre-registration is required by emailing the completed site visit form to the contacts provided no later than August 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM MST.
All questions and inquiries must be submitted via email by August 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM MST. Quotes are due by August 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM MST. Late quotes may be disqualified, so ensure your submission is received before the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, making it suitable for small businesses specializing in computer-related services, particularly those with expertise in IT and telecom storage products. The NAICS code is 541519, and the PSC is 7K20.
Firms with active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) are eligible. Vendors should be prepared to provide a detailed Performance Work Statement (PWS) that addresses the government's Statement of Objectives.
How to respond
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Quotes must be submitted via email to the points of contact listed in the solicitation. Ensure the RFQ number “W50S8G26QOR03” is included in the email subject line. Your quote should include a clear price list, annotating pricing or stating “not separately priced” or “no cost” for each requirement. Incomplete information may lead to disqualification.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all solicitation documents, especially the Statement of Work or Performance Work Statement, to ensure your quote meets or exceeds all specified requirements. Clearly inform the contracting office if your quote does not meet any government requirements.
Ensure your SAM registration is active and maintained throughout the process. Prepare for the mandatory site visit by pre-registering on time. Submit any questions by the deadline to clarify ambiguities. Your quote will be evaluated on technical merit and price, so ensure your proposed products effectively meet the government's needs and your pricing is fair and reasonable.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of Defense; the original posting controls.