This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is N00421-10-T-0021 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-37. The requirement is not set aside for small businesses and will be allowing for full and open competition. Only authorized Quantum hardware and maintenance resellers may submit a quotation. The NAICS code is 334112 and the size standard is 1,000 employees. The Information Technology/Information Management Department Customer Services and Operations Division (NAWCAD 7.2.4) at Patuxent River, MD, has a requirement for a Quantum DXi7500 Virtual Tape Library (VTL) in support of the Datacenter's Data Recovery and Archiving (DRA) Services (See Attachment 1 for Requirements List). The Estimated Delivery Date is thirty (30) days from date of award and delivery will be to the Naval Air Systems Command Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD. Offeror shall provide best delivery schedule. Delivery terms are to be stated with quotation; FOB Destination is anticipated. This procurement is for the purchase of brand name items (Attachment 1) therefore a Brand Name Justification is hereby attached pursuant to FAR 5.102(a)(6) (Attachment 2). All quotes will be evaluated utilizing Lowest Price / Technically Acceptable (LPTA) factors pursuant to 52.212-2(a). All vendor part numbers & descriptions identified in Attachment 1 are the only technically acceptable items under this requirement. The following provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: ~ 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial. ~ 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. ~ 52.212-3 Alt. 1 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision with their offer. The following clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: ~ 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. ~ 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition, the following applies to this acquisition which includes: ~ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate 1 (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). ~ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (July 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). ~ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). ~ 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). ~ 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). ~ 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). ~ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). ~ 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). ~ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). ~ 52.222.50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) ~ 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). ~ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). The following DFARS clauses apply to this acquisition: ~ DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. ~ DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, which includes the following: ~ 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) ~ 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (JAN 2009) (Section 847 of Pub. L. 110-181). ~ 252.219-7003 Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts) (APR 1996) ~ 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (JUN 2004) ~ 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAY 2004) ~ 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998) ~ 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) All offerors shall ensure that they are registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and shall provide Cage Code # with submitted quotation. All responsible sources may submit a quote to: Attention: Kenneth Pirko E-mail address:
[email protected] Fax number: (301) 757-6516 Proposals are due on or before: April 15, 2010, at 1000 hours E.S.T. For information regarding this announcement contact: Kenneth Pirko, Code 2.5.1.5.4 (301) 757-6518
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