This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 334111, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Size Standard 1,000 Employees. Solicitation/Purchase Request Number F2KBAD2031A001 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58 effective 18 May 2012. Please provide a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL quote for the item(s) below. If an "or equal" quote is submitted, the quote will be sent to the technical advisor for compatibility and verification. ANY OFFEROR PROVIDING AN OR EQUAL PRODUCT SHALL THOROUGHLY DESCRIBE HOW THEIR PRODUCT MEETS ALL THE REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS LISTED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MAKE THAT OFFEROR NON-RESPONSIVE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. The government requires that all products be new and Original Equipment from the Manufacturer (OEM) or if you are a distributor/supplier, traceable back to the manufacturer by serial or model number. Refurbished items are not acceptable. The Government intends to award one contract with one contract line items (CLINS) CLIN 0001: High-Performance Computer Chassis Specs: Computer Chassis: HPC 4U 4 Socket / 64 Way Opteron System Power Supply: 1400W Redundant Power Supply Rails: Standard rack-mount rails Motherboard: AMD 4 Socket AMD Opteron motherboard Ethernet: Intel Dual Port Gigabit LAN Video (on board): Matrox G200 graphics Video: nVidia Quadro 4000 2GB GDDR5 PCle x16 Controller: AMD SATA2 Controller Riser Card: Not Needed CPU: AMD Opteron 6276 (2.3 GHZ) 16 Core Interlago Processors Heatsink: AMD Quad Heatsinks Memory: 8GB DDR3-1333 MHZ ECC Registered (256GB per system) HDD: Seagate 2TB Enterprise SATA 7200RPM HDD HDD Controller: onboard controller CD-ROM: CD/DVD-RW FDD: Optional Software: Fedora Warranty: Standard 2 years Parts and Labor Integration: Assembly, test, burn-in, quality control QUANTITY: 2 UNIT OF ISSUE: Each DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 30 July 12 FOB: Destination INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2), Soliciting Competition, Offerors are notified that award will be be based on the lowest price technically acceptable. FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Alt I- Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply 52.204-10; 52.209-6; 52.219-1; 52.219-4; 52.219-28, 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52-222-36, 52.223-16, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.239-1]; FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran - Certification; FAR 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price)(Short Form)., FAR 52.233-1, Disputes; FAR 52.333-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.252-1- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252.2- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ DFAR 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product, DFAR 252.204-7004 ALT A, Central Contractor Registration; DFAR 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items; DFAR 252.211-7003 Alt I- Small Business Program Representations; DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items [in paragraph(s) (a) and (b) the following clause(s) apply: 252.203-7000, 252.225-7001, 252.232-7003, and 252.247-7023 Alt III]. DFAR 252.225-7000 Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate, DFAR 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors, DFAR 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromiom; DFAR 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; DFAR 252.239-7000, Protection Against Compromising Emanations; DFAR 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications. AFFAR 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman. All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. WAWF may be accessed at https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at https:www.dfas.mil. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment. All quotes are due no later than 20 June 2012, Wednesday, at 4:00 PM MST (Mountain Standard Time). Quotes may be E-mailed (preferred) to
[email protected] or mailed to AFNWC/PKOA, ATTN: Nicholas Vincent, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Bldg. 20604, Room B-14, Kirtland AFB., NM 87117, or faxed to (505) 846-7692 ATTN: Nicholas Vincent. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may request an application at (888) 227-2423 or through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.