MODIFICATION NOTICE: Bids are being solicited under solicitation number NGJ0152. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 115913_01. GSA Schedule Bids Only: Sellers bidding on this opportunity MUST have the items requested on an existing GSA Schedule. The Schedule must either be in the Seller's name or the Seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's Schedule. Sellers must not bid more than their applicable contract ceiling price, excluding the FedBid Fee, for contract-specific items. If FedBid receives notice that, due to inclusion of the FedBid Fee, the Selected Bid's line item pricing is higher than the Selected Seller's applicable published government contract pricing, the FedBid Fee will be reduced to ensure the Selected Bid's line item pricing does not exceed the Selected Seller's applicable contract pricing. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective GSA Schedule AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting Officer. Information regarding GSA Schedules can be found at www.GSA.gov. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2009-03-27 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Alexandria, VA 22312 The Securities & Exchange Commission requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, SERVER # 1 (Brand New Server and Hardware Parts): HP Proliant DL360 G5 2 Quad-Core E5450, 12MB Cache, (Part # 490666-001) 4GB Standard with additional 4GB (PC25300-DDR2-667) Memory, Smart Array 400/512MB BBWC, ILO, 6x300GB 3G SAS 10K SFF DP ENT HDD (Part # 492620-B21) and CD-RW/DVD combo Drive. (Factory Integrate all of the below components so that the Server is shipped completely assembled)(2) Quad-Core Intel Xeon E5450 Processor (3.00GHz, 120 Watts, 1333FSB) (Part # 490666-001). 2GB FBD PC2-5300 2x1 GB Kit (Part # 397411-B21) QTY-2. 512MB Battery-Backed cache upgrade (Part # 405148-B21). HP 300GB 3G SAS 10K SFF DP ENT HDD (Part # 492620-B21) QTY-6. Proliant Essentials ILO-Advance Pack Single (Part # 512485-B21). HP 1.83M 10A C13-UL US Power Cord (Part # AF556A) QTY-2., 1, EA; LI 002, WARRANTY SERVER # 1: HP E-CARE PACK 4 HOUR 24x7 Same Day U8116E, 1, EA; LI 003, SERVER # 2 (Brand New Server and Hardware Parts): HP Proliant DL 380G5 x5460, 12MB Level 2 Cache, (Part # 458561-001), 4GB Standard Plus additional 8GB (PC2-5300) Memory. Smart Array P400/512MB BBWC, 8x300GB 3G SAS 10K SFF DP ENT HDD (Part # 492620-B21), CD-RW/DVD Combo and ILO. (Factory Integrate all of the below components so that the Server is shipped completely assembled)(2) Quad-Core Intel Xeon E5460 Processor (3.16 GHz, 120 Watt, 1333 FSB) (Part # 458561-001). 4 GB FBD PC2-5300 2x2 GB Low Power Dual Rank Kit (Part # 461828-B21) QTY-2. 300GB 3G SAS 10K SFF DP ENT HDD (Part # 492620-B21) QTY-8. Proliant Essentials ILO-Advance Pack Single (Part # 512485-B21). HP 1.83M 10A C13-UL US Power Cord (Part # AF556A) QTY-2., 4, EA; LI 004, WARRANTY SERVER # 2: HP E-CARE PACK 4 HOUR 24x7 Same Day U8118E, 4, EA; For this solicitation, Securities & Exchange Commission intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Securities & Exchange Commission is taking this action in an effort to improve both seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at
[email protected]. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, contact FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or
[email protected]. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.) No partial shipments unless otherwise specified Agencies may require registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) or to receipt of order. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov A) Sellers must bid exact match to spec (make, model and spec) B)The products offered in this bid are brand new, not gray market and are in original packaging. C) Seller is providing these products via Hewlett Packard authorized channels for new equipment Federal sales. D) Full Hewlett Packard warranties will be provided and none of these products will have a negative impact on the warranties of associated system components. All Servers must be purchased through HP Server Authorized RESELLER with Brand New HP parts only and HP certified part numbers.