Sole Source - Lease Buyout for Cisco and NetApp All‑Flash Controller Equipment

Solicitation 2026-138-SS is a sole source procurement issued by the DeKalb County Government Department of Innovation and Technology for the lease buyout of critical IT infrastructure. The procurement specifically covers the transfer of ownership for the Cisco UCS 2075-002 and the NetApp All-Flash 8040 Controller 2075-001. These assets are currently owned by Tech. Finance Co., LLC and serviced by Computacenter United States, Inc. The buyout is deemed operationally necessary because the equipment is already installed and integrated into county facilities; returning the assets would cause substantial disruption and potential downtime ranging from hours to weeks while the infrastructure is rebuilt. The solicitation was posted on September 18, 2026, with a response deadline of September 25, 2026. Because Tech. Finance Co., LLC is the sole owner of the active assets, no other vendor is authorized to quote or sell this specific equipment. While the estimated contract value is listed as to be determined, the primary objective is to maintain continuity of service and avoid the operational risks associated with replacement sourcing and configuration. Responses are managed through the DeKalb County online supplier portal.