Opportunity
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Planet bids #RFQ 10157355.1
San Diego MTS Seeks HPE SN6600B Fiber Channel Switch Support Renewal
Posted
July 28, 2026
Respond By
August 13, 2026
Identifier
RFQ 10157355.1
NAICS
541512
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is seeking bids for a 23-month renewal of support services for HPE SN6600B fiber channel switches. - Government Buyer: - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), Purchasing Office - Senior Procurement Specialist: Justin Plaetzler - OEM Highlight: - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is the specified and required OEM for all support services - Vendors: - Only authorized HPE resellers may provide support - Products/Services Requested: - Support renewal for four HPE SN6600B fiber channel switches (part number HU4A7AC), each with unique serial numbers, located at two data centers (IAD and OCC) - HPE Tech Care Essential with Defective Media Retention (DMR) for all four switches - HPE Return to Hardware Support (part number HU1D4AC) - HPE Software Update and Support Return to Support (part number HU1D3AC) - Quantities: - 4 x HPE SN6600B support renewals (HU4A7AC) per year, for two years (total 8) - 2 x HPE Return to Hardware Support (HU1D4AC) (one per year) - 2 x HPE SWU and STS Return to Support (HU1D3AC) (one per year) - Notable Requirements: - Support must be provided for specific serial numbers at designated data centers - Firm fixed pricing for the entire 23-month term, billed upfront - Bidders must be registered on PlanetBids and submit all required forms - Compliance with MTS technical specifications and terms is mandatory - Participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) is encouraged - Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder
Description
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is soliciting bids for a renewal of Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) support for fiber channel switches. The contract term is for twenty-three (23) months, effective from September 1, 2026, to July 31, 2028. Bids must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by August 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder complying with the general provisions and technical specifications.