53--Miscellaneous Hardware

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W9124P-08-R-0007 is being issued as a request for quote. The US Army Aviation and Missile Command is soliciting quotes for the purchase of twenty-eight (28) IBM x3455 customized computer systems from IBM or approved IBM resellers/distributors. The complete specifications are available upon request; for a copy please contact the point of contact listed in this notice. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. This requirement includes the following items: CLIN 0001 is for twenty-eight (28) IBM System x3455 customized computer systems. The twenty-eight (28) IBM System x3455 customized computer systems must be purchased in the exact configuration listed in the specifications and cannot be modified, nor can we accept similar items from other suppliers due to compatability with existing systems. These computer servers were developed by the IBM Corporation and are manufactured exclusively by them as a stricly proprietary item. All items shall include shipping costs FOB Destination to Redstone Arsenal, AL. All quotes shall include delivery dates expressed in days or weeks from award date. Any award resulting from this RFQ will be issued on Standard Form 1449 and will contain all clauses required by law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) as appropriate for the dollar value of the award. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial; Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial items, The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered; Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; and Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; and Clause 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions, Item Identification and Valuation 252.211-7003, are applicable to this acquisition, other clauses may be included in the award if applicable. Payment will be made via Government Purchase Card. Quotes are due no later than 12:00 pm (noon), 27 August 2008, in the contracting office, Building 5400, Room B-139, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, 35898-5250. Award is anticipated by 29 September, 2008 with delivery expected by thirty (30) days thereafter. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. In the event multiple quotes are received evaluation will be lowest price, technically acceptable. Electronic quotes are preferred, but fax quotes will be accepted. Quotes may be submitted to: contact@example.gov or via facsimile at +1 (555) 000-0000, marked to the attention of Jeremy Waters. All quotes should also include a copy of your commercial pricelist or price support along with your companys cage code, Taxpayer Identification number, and DUNS number. Quotes/offers received after the specified due date and time will not be considered for award. For further information regarding this solicitation or a full copy of the specification, contact Jeremy Waters via email at contact@example.gov.