(2) NetApp AFF A50 (108TB Usage Capacity)Storage Systems

The Department of Defense, through the Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Norfolk, has issued an award notice for the procurement of two NetApp AFF A50 Storage Systems with 108TB usage capacity. This acquisition is intended for the Naval Oceanographic Office to ensure compatibility with their existing NetApp ONTAP environment, maintain operational continuity, and adhere to established cybersecurity baselines. The contract is being executed via the NASA SEWP GWAC vehicle under a small business set-aside, utilizing FY 2026 appropriations. The procurement includes a five-year support term and is justified as a brand-name necessity to avoid technical incompatibilities. While the contracting office is located in Norfolk, Virginia, the place of performance is designated as the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The primary point of contact for this action is Sonya Giddings.