Title: BRAND NAME - NetApp Snap Manager Licenses and Support This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The NGA plans to issue a firm fixed price order under FAR Part 12 and 13. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 511210. The requirement is for the following items: 4 each - SnapManager for SQL Software Server; 4 each - 12 months support for SnapManager for SQL Server License; 3 each - SW Sub, SMSQL Per Server, 12 month renewal; 3 each - SW Sub, SMSQL Per Server, 10 month renewal. The reference number for this Request for Quote (RFQ) is G10133AS01. NGA plans to issue a firm fixed price Purchase Order to an authorized reseller of these products. The Purchase Order will be issued under FAR Parts 12 and 13. BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION: The NetApp products have already been integrated into the NGA enterprise. The NetApp products are the only software suite that fulfills the form, fit, and function requirements of the NGA at this time. No other software will allow NGA to consolidate storage resources and perform database backups on a NetApp storage filer. SnapManager for SQL operates only in the described environment; NetApps storage filers and Microsoft Windows SQL database servers or without taking the NetApp filers offline. By having zero downtime, we sustain user productivity and customer satisfaction. This is the only product that will provide such capability. No other software meets the minimum requirements of NGA at this time. Vendor's that respond to this solicitation must be authorized resellers of SnapManager. Vendors shall quote all or none of the listed items. Delivery is FOB Destination. Delivery will be made to: NGA Arnold, 3838 Vogel Rd., Arnold, MO 63010-6238. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-44. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Vendors are required to submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items, with their offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following clauses: 52.219-8 Utilizing Small Business Concerns, 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation, 52.222-23, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons, 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification, 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration, 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following clauses: FAR 52.203-3, DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; and 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower rights, 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information, 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product, 252.204-7004, Alt A, Required Central Contractor Registration, 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments, Contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense acquisitions of Commercial Items. To view the clauses in full text, visit www.arnet.gov. Vendors must be approved and registered in Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) before award can be made. All offers are due to this agency no later than 8:00am Central Daylight Savings Time, 30 July 2010. Send all offers/questions to Doug Verseman via e-mail at
[email protected]. No telephone responses will be accepted. Point of Contact(s): Doug Verseman, Contract Specialist, Fax 314-676-3010,
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