The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, Net-Centric Services Branch, Hardware/Software Section (DITCO-PL8231), Scott AFB, IL, intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Hewlett Packard, 6406 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, MD for the acquisition of Hewlett Packard Proliant Servers, Storage Areas Networks Data and Backup data components, and ancillary equipment. Hewlett Packard Part Number Requirements are as follows: Qty 4 HP Proliant BL45p Server Blades w/390604-405, 392221-4CP, 376639-DG8, 382850-B21, 381881-B21, 286778-B22; Qty 1 281404-B22; Qty 1 321745-B21; Qty 2 378927-B21; Qty 2 230769-001; Qty 1 240560-B21; Qty 4 346914-B21; Qty 8 221692-B23; Qty 4 165989-B25; Qty 3 HP Proliant BL25p Server Blades w/ 382731-405, 381588-1CP, 376639-B21, 346814-B21, 286778-B22, 382850-B21; Qty 1 281404-B22; Qty 2 378927-B21; Qty 1 246099-B21; Qty 1 245161-B21; and Qty 5 HP 1U 10pk Universal Filler Panel. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 USC 2304(c)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies and services will satisfy agency requirements. Companies who can provide the above listed requirement must indicate their written interest within 3 days of this notice. Oral communications are not acceptable. Suppliers may fax written correspondence to facsimile number (618) 229-9177 or via email at the following address: [email protected]. The estimated date of award is 9 Sep 2005. All responsible sources will be considered for evaluating the determination to issue a sole source purchase order. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334111.

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