This is a SSC Pacific combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation. Competitive quotes are being requested under N66001-15-T-6188. This requirement is set-aside for small businesses, NAICS code is 511210 and the size standard is $38.5 Requesting quotations on the following Brand Name item: To be considered for award, the offeror certifies that the product being offered is an original, new and Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant product, and that the subject products are eligible for all manufacturer warranties and other ancillary services or options provided by the manufacturer. Offeror further certifies that it is authorized by the manufacturer to sell the products that are the subject of this action in the U.S. (i.e., that the products are TAA compliant and that the offeror is authorized to sell them in the U.S.). Offerors are required to submit documentation with the offer identifying its supply chain for the product, and certifying that all products are new, TAA compliant, and in their original packaging. By making an offer, offeror also consents to no cost cancellation of the non-compliant awarded items if, upon inspection after delivery, any products provided are not recognized or acknowledged by the manufacturer as new and original products that are eligible for warranties and all other ancillary services or options provided by the manufacturer or that offeror was not authorized by the manufacturer to sell the product in the U.S., or that the product is in some manner not TAA compliant." Item 0001: SYMC VERITAS STORAGE FOUNDATION STD 6.1 S64 LNX 10 SPVU LIC, 3 YR SUPPORT P/N 4KUDFZF0-ZZZGS 4KUDFZF0-ZZZGS - SYMC STORAGE FOUNDATION STANDARD 6.1 S64LNX 10 SPVU STD LIC GOV BAND S with 3 YR SUPPORT ? QTY 12 ML350 servers Qty is per ML350 server not per licenses of Storage Foundation XCMVFZF0- ZZZGS - SYMC REPLICATOR OPTION 6.1 S64LNX 10 SPVU STD LIC GOV BAND S with 3 YR SUPPORT ? QTY 12 ML350 QTY 12 EACH = $_________________ Item 0002 :SYMC VERITAS REPLICATION OPTION 6.1 S64 LNX 10 SPVU STD LIC, 3 YR SUPPORT P/N XCMVFZF0-ZZZGS/ Servers Qty is per ML350 server not per licenses of Replicator Option QTY 12 EACH = $_________________ NOTE: QUOTES MUST BE UPLOADED IN THE SPAWAR E-COMMERCE WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED. Basis for award: The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price purchase order to the lowest bidder, technically acceptable. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Fac 2005-83, Effective 03 JulyAugust 2015 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DPN 20150826 (Effective 26 August 2015) Edition. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at www.farsite.hill.af.mil. Current FAR & DFAR. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial and 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, incorporated by reference, applies to this acquisition FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items and DFAR S 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items are in the e-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil. FAR Clause 52.212-5-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to acquisition and includes 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)), 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553), 52.233-4, 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755), 52.222-19, Child LaborCooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O. 13126), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity(E.O. 11246), 52.211-6 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332), 52.214-6, Explanation of Prospective Bidders, 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications and Withdrawals of Bids. DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items Deviation apply to this acquisition and includes 52.203-3, Gratuities (10 U.S.C. 2207), 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582), 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (10 U.S.C. 2227) DFARS Clause 252.204-7001,Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Reporting, 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS). DFAR 252.211-7003, Unit Identification and Valuation (applies to items over 5k, UID label cost (if any). DFARS 252.204-7000 (Disclosure of Information) DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information 252.203-7998 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality AgreementsRepresentation. (DEVIATION 2015- O0010) (FEB 2015) (a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VIII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. 252.203-7999 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS.(DEVIATION 2015-O0010) (FEB 2015) (a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The Contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect. (c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VIII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015, (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause. (2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as a result of Government action under this clause. This RFQ closes on September 08 2015 at 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST). Quotes must be uploaded on the SPAWAR e-commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil, under SSC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-15-T-6188 The point of contact for this solicitation is Nida B. Ramos
[email protected] Please include RFQ N66001-15-T-6188 on all inquiries. Phone or fax will not be considered. All responding vendors must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM) Website prior to award of conduct. Information can be found at https://www.sam/gov/.