NetApps FAS2050 Server Maintenance

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format specified in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-50. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has a requirement for one-year maintenance on NetApps FAS2050 servers. This requirement is being set aside for small businesses and competed solely through the Government Point of Entry (www.fbo.gov). The specific requirement and associated contract clauses are included with this synopsis/solicitation and are viewable via the attached documentation. Offerors must sign in to the FBO website to view the attachment. An MPIN may also be required. All vendors interested in submitting a quote for consideration should do so, prior to the soliciation closing date, via E-MAIL ONLY to the point of contact(s) listed in this solicitation. Quotes not submited via e-mail will NOT be evaluated. All submissions should be in accordance with the stipulations set forth below: 1. This solicitation is a Request for Quote and is set aside for small businesses. Quotes from Other than a Small Business (OSB) shall not be considered. 2. Quotes shall be based upon open market pricing. 3. Award shall be made to the offeror that submits the LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA) quote. The technical requirements of the hardware are detailed in attachment. BIDDERS MUST PRICE EACH ITEM IN THEIR QUOTE THAT WAS ADDRESSED IN THE SOLICIATION, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE. 4. Submissions should not contain attachments greater than 3MB in size. Such submissions may be excluded. 5. All maintenance shall be performed at the location referenced in the solicitation in accordance with the delivery schedule cited therein. 6. All questions shall be submitted by EMAIL ONLY, directed to Contract Specialist Trevor Smith at [email protected]. The submission deadline for questions is May 3, 2011 by 4:00PM (Eastern Daylight Time). All questions (and their answers) will be posted on the FBO website to provide equal access to information for all potential offerors. 7. All offerors should submit a completed version of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (attached). 8. All vendors must propose the NAICS code specified in the solicitation. Those vendors who submit a quote not in accordance with the NAICS code will be eliminated from the competition. All questions and answers are posted under Attachments. The Q&A period is now closed, no further questions will be accepted.