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General Information

  • Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Aug 06, 2024 03:19 pm PDT
  • Original Published Date: Aug 02, 2024 11:38 am PDT
  • Updated Date Offers Due: Aug 14, 2024 02:00 pm PDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: Aug 14, 2024 02:00 pm PDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
  • Updated Inactive Date: Aug 29, 2024
  • Original Inactive Date: Aug 29, 2024
  • Initiative:
    • None

Classification

  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: R499 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541519 - Other Computer Related Services
  • Place of Performance:
    Tucson , AZ 85708
    USA

Description

The 355th Communications Squadron is looking to replace several server racks and have cable management/clean-up services performed in the same racks that are being replaced. The Contractor shall provide all required transportation, personnel, equipment, tools, parts, labor, appropriate supervision, and management needed to accomplish the work requested. A site survey shall be conducted prior to final purchase of necessary equipment to ensure all racks and fiber optic cable for replacement are properly identified and any concerns with facility or overall install are to be addressed.
The total count of racks that are to be replaced is 11, 7 in Row #1 Racks 7-14A (rack 11 does not exist) and 4 in Row #2 Racks 1-4:
-    The replacements must include the following:
o    42U data center cabinet supporting 19” rack mounted equipment.
o    Nominal width should be at least 29” with a front opening of at least 25”.
o    Nominal depth should be at least 39” with rail depth up to 36”.
o    Must have adjustable rails.
o    Must have a single perforated front door and a double perforated rear door, both with lockable key latches.
o    The top panel must have 4 cable openings, one at each corner, with included grommets.
o    Must have 4 vertical cable managers with fingers aligning between each U that are also in-line with the top panel's cable openings but do not interfere with the installation or removal of rack mounted equipment.
o    Must come with enough cage nuts and screws to populate every slot on all 4 rails.
o    Must come with a vertical PDU, mounted securely, supporting 48 NEMA 5-20 outlets and a NEMA L6-30 input plug.
-    Remove equipment from old racks and reinstall in the replacements.
-    Dispose of the old server racks.
The contractor will conduct the following regarding cable management and clean up:
-    Replace and organize all connections in Row #1 Racks 7-14A (rack 11 doesn't exist) and Row #2 Racks 1-4.
-    Utilize maintenance loops using existing cable trays to provide neatness, accessibility, and to allow freedom of movement for future serviceability. 
-    Properly identify cables in accordance with ANSI/TIA-606-C to include identifying:
o    Pathways
o    Patch panels
o    Ports
o    Cabling
o    Telecommunications space
o    Work area outlets
o    Racks and cabinets
o    Grounding busbars
o    Firestop locations
o    Data center room grid
-    Update LIU/patch panel labels and legend inserts.

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

  • ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 520 228 3131 3180 S CRAYCROFT RD BLDG 2525
  • DAVIS MONTHAN AFB , AZ 85707-3522
  • USA

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