# SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT AVTRAT Modular Computer Rack Sets

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/ssavtratmodularcomputerracksets

- Solicitation number: SS-AVTRAT_Modular_Computer_Rack_Sets
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA4452 763 Ess (FA4452)
- NAICS: 334118 Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 7E20 Hardware, software, and other equipment for end user client computing including Tier 1 and 2 help/service desk, deskside support, adds/moves/changes, workspace technical support, audio/video (A/V, VTC) conferencing, workspace, collaboration and productivity software, printers and other central printing or output needs. A/V and VTC includes equipment typically used in conference rooms and dedicated telepresence rooms to enable workforce communications. Workspace includes physical desktops, laptops, thin client, and peripherals (monitors, mouses, keyboards). Helpdesk and Deskside support includes hardware, software and equipment needed to troubleshoot, repair, and manage client computing devices. Collaboration and productivity software includes tools used to author, create, collaborate and share documents and other content.
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Hill Air Force Base, Utah
- County: Davis County (FIPS 49011). https://abierto.us/counties/davis-county-ut-49011
- First posted: August 26, 2025
- Last posted: August 26, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c38ac178bbea4f29986f0ab101d9023a/view

## Description

See Full description in Sources Sought PDF Document

The 763rd ESS is seeking information for potential sources for Modular Computer Rack Sets for the AVTRAT system on behalf of AMC/A3T, who requires 30 ‘SETS’ of specialized server racks to support the AVTRAT under the established program of record. The solution must be a stackable, modular kit which can be configured and reconfigured up to 5 units high, with a minimum 9U of vertical mounting space. One SET shall be defined as 6 modular units.

This will include 2 base units (levels/feet) and 4 generic modules to stack on the base modules. - Thirty (30) ‘SETS’ of specialized server modular racks to support the Advanced Virtual Threat Reaction and Avoidance Trainer (VTRAT) - A ‘Set’ is defined as: o Six (6) modules, with two (2) of those modules having leveling base pieces (180 total individual modules with 60 of those having base pieces) - Each rack module must be o Stackable o Be able to fully assemble without the use of tools.

Utilize thumbscrews, wingnuts, etc o EIA-310 spec-compliant o Module exterior height – 17”-20” o Module interior height – 9U o Module exterior width – 20”- 24" o Module interior width – 482.6mm/19” o Module exterior depth – 28”- 30” o Module interior depth – 12U o Modules shall weigh no more than 30lbs (without computers/components installed) o Shall be steel.

No plastic/resin load- bearing components are acceptable - Hold 1000lbs of weight mounted in a stack of 5 modular units - This setup will be divided into detachable pieces to allow for deployment, rather than one immovable large rack.

## Publications

- August 26, 2025: Sources sought, due September 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice c38ac178bbea4f29986f0ab101d9023a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c38ac178bbea4f29986f0ab101d9023a/view

## Points of contact

- Marissa Markus, marissa.markus@us.af.mil, 6182569944
- John Hughes, john.hughes.31@us.af.mil, 6182569955

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