70--NETAPP Server And Software

This is a NetApps Brand Name Acquisition; therefore substitutions are not acceptable. The US Geological Survey, located in Sacramento, CA seeks to purchase the NETAPP R200 FAS2040 Network attached storage system and Software. The current system is at end of life and we require a replacement unit that provides near-line storage capabilities and back-up our network attached storage (NAS). NAS and back up operations technologies are proprietary and will not work with other manufacturers hardware. TO HAVE A BID CONSIDERED FOR AWARD FOR LOWEST PRICED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE, FOR BRAND NAME, ALL VENDORS MUST PROVIDE MANUFACTURER, PART # AND EXTENDED SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXACT MODEL BEING PROPOSED FOR ALL LINE ITEMS. NO EXCEPTIONS. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN A 'NON RESPONSIVE' BID AND REMOVAL FROM AWARD CONSIDERATION. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The Government intends to award this requirement noncompetitively in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and the procedures of FAR Part 12, entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Items.=BF Other interested concerns having the ability to furnish these services shall submit a capabilities statement to the Contract Specialist no later than the closing date of this announcement. All submissions will be evaluated to determine if competitive opportunities exist. If no competitive opportunities exist, request for quotation (RFQ) G11PS00896 will be made available to PRIME / authorized distributor through the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) on or about August 25 2011, IAW FAR 5.102(a)(1). All responses must be in writing by facsimile to the Contract Specialist at (916) 278-9339 or by email to [email protected]: 334112 Computer Storage Device Manufacturing