Air Conditioned Server Racks

The Army needs a small business to supply two air-conditioned server racks for its data centers.

Key Details

What exactly do they need? The Army needs two air-conditioned server racks for its data centers. The racks must be brand name or equal to Eaton SmartRack Self-Cooling 42U Server Rack Enclosure with Single-Phase, Cooling Unit, 208V, 60 Hz. Alternative products must meet the following minimum specs to be considered equal:
5.5kW (18.7 kBTU/hr) self-cooling rack ideal for server rooms/edge computing installation
Self-contained/close-coupled cooling unit with single-phase 208V input power
Rack-mount cooling unit pre-installed at the bottom of a custom insulated 42U deep rack
One-box solution: no HVAC professional required to connect separate condenser/refrigerant tubing
TAA Compliant
What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a firm fixed-price procurement with a delivery period of 120 days after notice of award. The solicitation closing date/time is firm, and proposals received after the deadline may not be accepted.
How will they pick the winner? The award will be made on a Best Value approach, evaluating factors such as price, technical acceptance, and delivery.
When and how do you bid? Submit your quote via email to Levi Schutter at levi.schutter@us.af.mil by 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 21 July 2026. Your quote must contain enough technical information for evaluation.

Quotes must include shipping and handling and be independently identifiable on quote.
The Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.

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Name

Levi Schutter

levi.schutter@us.af.mil

Phone

(812) 877-5325