OSQ Rack-Mounted Edge Computer Server

The contract awarded under solicitation number FA462526Q1073 is for the OSQ Rack-Mounted Edge Computer Server, a specialized IT system intended for use at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, with the Department of Defense as the procuring agency. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, exclusively reserved for small businesses, with the NAICS code 334111 for Electronic Computer Manufacturing. The contract mandates strict compliance with cybersecurity standards outlined in the CMMC framework, requiring offerors to maintain and demonstrate CMMC Level 1–3 certification, safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI), and ensure subcontractors adhere to the same requirements. All deliverables must be uniquely identified in accordance with MIL-STD-130 using two-dimensional Data Matrix symbology and properly labeled per MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage. The offeror must also comply with the Nonmanufacturer Rule, Service Contract Labor Standards, Buy American Act provisions, and prohibitions against trafficking in persons and DEI discrimination, with several clauses issued under deviation 2026-00038 to accommodate specific operational needs. The performance location is fixed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and all contractual obligations, including delivery, inspection, and acceptance, must occur at government-designated locations identified by DoDAAC codes such as F4E114 and F87700. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through WAWF, with acceptance confirmed by the Government, and compliance with DFARS Appendix F required for all documentation. Proposals must be submitted via email to both Justin McCoy and Lynn Duchene by the deadline of May 20, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. CST, with attachments not exceeding 10 MB and no ZIP files permitted under Air Force network policies. The evaluation will be made on a trade-off basis, balancing price against non-price factors such as technical capability and compliance, without specifying weights or a defined period of performance. The contract includes clauses for government property management, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, electronic funds transfer, and whistleblower protections, while requiring active representation and maintenance of size status in SAM.gov and disclosure of any covered defense telecommunications equipment. No contract value, CLINs, or option terms are specified in the materials, and the exact contract type remains unstated.