Commvault CommServe Servers

The 42d Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, is seeking market responses for a turnkey solution to replace the End-of-Life Hewlett Packard Enterprise Commvault CommServe and Media Agent servers, requiring strict compatibility with the existing HPE Storage Area Network and core infrastructure. The requirement mandates the delivery of five new HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen12 servers or an equivalent alternative that demonstrates full technical compatibility, with all equipment must be new, Trade Agreement Act compliant, JELA eligible, and sourced from reputable manufacturers—explicitly prohibiting refurbished, remanufactured, or counterfeit parts. The scope extends beyond hardware delivery to include full migration, installation, configuration, STIG hardening, Information Assurance vulnerability scanning, Authority to Operate documentation, comprehensive testing, training for base personnel, and 24x7 telephone support with next-business-day onsite response. All replaced hardware, particularly hard drives, must be retained by the government for secure sanitization, with contractor responsibility for off-base disposal and removal of waste. Work must be performed by authorized technicians, and all personnel require base access credentials compliant with the REAL ID Act, escorted access to restricted areas, and pre-approval 30 days in advance of on-site work. Submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time on May 5, 2026, and must be emailed to the designated contracting officers with responses structured under two sections: General Information, including UEI, CAGE code, and business size status, and Capabilities, where vendors must detail their approach to meeting technical demands. While HPE equipment is preferred, non-HPE solutions are accepted if accompanied by a detailed technical narrative validating seamless integration and performance parity. Documentation requirements include as-built architecture diagrams, manufacturer warranties, installation media, and all associated manuals; the submission must verify compliance with Air Force Instruction 31-218, DoDM 5200.08, and other relevant cybersecurity and access control standards. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to Building 1154, IT Warehouse at Maxwell AFB, with inspection and acceptance performed on-site by government personnel. The solicitation number is FA330042CS26II under NAICS 541519, and while no formal evaluation factors or award basis are stated, the stringent technical and compliance requirements suggest a trade-off evaluation may be employed. No contract value has been established as this is a pre