70--EMC AVAMAR Premium Hardware and Enhanced Software Support renewal

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format set forth in Federal Acquisitions Regulation, Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) Number W91260-16-T-0002 and is a 100% small busines set-aside. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83. NAICS number is 423430. Business Size Standard is 100 employees. DESCRIPTION: EMC AVAMAR premium hardware and enhanced software support renewal for U.S. Army SMDC/ARTSTRAT G6, Redstone Arsenal, AL. The offeror shall deliver all items and quantities within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of Purchase Order, as listed and described in Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001 below. Offerors shall structure their quote or proposal to include a price for all items as listed and described in/for CLIN 0001 below and for each line item listed in the attached requirements document. CLIN 0001 - EMC AVAMAR premium hardware and enhanced software support renewal, as listed and described in the attached requirements document and in item numbers 1 - 9 of the attached requirements document; for U.S. Army SMDC/ARTSTRAT G6, Redstone Arsenal, AL. QTY: 1 LOT. FOB DESTINATION ship-to-address for CLIN 0001 is Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898. Quotes citing products offered under the terms of a Federal Supply Schedule contract must include GSA contract number and terms. A copy of the pertinent pages of the schedule shall be provided with the offeror's quote. All items are desired to be delivered FOB Destination within 14 calendar days after receipt of Purchase Order. The EMC hardware/software listed in the attached requirements document are located at USASMDC/ARSTRAT, G6, Bldg 5220 Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. Period of acceptance of offers - Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days after Government receipt of quotes. Any interested/qualified small business sources that believe they can provide the required products/items must respond no later than 4:30 PM, Mountain Time, 8 October 2015. Contract award is anticipated no later than 16 October 2015. Payment of invoice(s) shall be made by Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) under the order contemplated. All such responses will be evaluated IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. The following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical - acceptability of the products, items or services offered; (2) Delivery Schedule - ability to meet the required delivery date; (3) Total Proposed Price, inclusive of shipping cost and warranty price - most advantageous price considering all other factors. Evaluation Criteria is listed in descending order of importance. QUOTE/PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: The offeror shall clearly demonstrate how the products/services proposed meet the requirements set forth herein regardless of how offered (e.g., open market, Federal Supply Schedule). Offerors that offer products/services against Federal Supply Schedules shall provide copies of the pertinent pages of the schedule to verify the offeror is an authorized agent/supplier under the FSS and relevant pages to validate prices offered. Prices shall be structured in accordance with the CLIN structure stated above. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's quote or proposal. Award will be made without discussion; therefore, each offeror is encouraged to submit their best terms with their quote or proposal. The most current version of provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Special attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1 (b). Failure to submit the information set forth therein for evaluation may render the offer nonresponsive. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with its offer. The most current versions of the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-7, System for Award Management 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 (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-6, Drug-Free Workplace 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT -Registered Personal Computer Products 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.227-1, Authorization and Consent 52.227-2, Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement 52.227-3, Patent Indemnity 52.227-14, Rights in Data--General 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software 52.232-1, Payments 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.233-1, Disputes 52.233-3, Protest After Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference The most current versions of the following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management Alternate A 252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data--Noncommercial Items 252.227-7014, Rights in Noncommercial Computer Software and Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation 252.227-7016, Rights in Bid or Proposal Information 252.227-7017, Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions 252.227-7019, Validation of Asserted Restrictions--Computer Software 252.227-7028, Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea Quotes or proposals sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to US Army SMDC/ARSTRAT, ATTN: CCAM-CAC (George Knowlton), 350 Vandenberg Street, Peterson AFB, Colorado 80914. All quotes or proposals not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and subject to FAR 15.208. Quotes or proposals may be submitted by facsimile or email, however, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure receipt by due the date and time set for receipt of quotes or proposals - see also in this respect FAR 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Offerors are responsible for ensuring quotes or proposals are received no later than 4:30 PM (Mountain Time) on 8 October 2015. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is George Knowlton at +1 (555) 000-0000, fax +1 (555) 000-0000 or at e-mail contact@example.gov. Response sent to any other email address will not be accepted.