Brand Name 45Drives Storinator Storage Server Test Bed Evaluation Unit

The U.S. Air Force 412th Range Squadron is soliciting a single brand‑name 45Drives Storinator Hybrid storage server to serve as a standalone test and evaluation unit for replacing a legacy Dell Unity array at Edwards AFB. The server must meet strict hardware, performance, and security specifications, be delivered FOB to Edwards AFB, and be offered by an authorized reseller. The award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) under a firm‑fixed‑price contract. • Required configuration: 4U rack‑mount chassis, 24‑core CPU, 128 GB DDR5 ECC RAM, 10 × 20 TB enterprise HDDs, 6 × 7.68 TB NVMe SSDs, dual redundant power and boot media, 12 × 25 Gb/s network ports. • Operating system: Rocky Linux 9 with “Houston” management software; must run offline from AFNET. • Delivery: FOB Destination to Edwards AFB, CA 93524. • Submission deadline: 25 Sep 2026, 3:00 PM PST; quotes must include pricing, lead time, TAA compliance, CAGE code, UEI, and proof of authorized reseller status. • Evaluation: LPTA; technical acceptability hinges on compliance with the hardware specs and reseller authorization. • Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price commercial item purchase; sole‑source/brand‑name justification cited.