70--IBM Power System AC922 server

CANCELLATION NOTICE: 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. The solicitation number is N0018919Q0497 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-05. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 511210 with a small business size standard of $38.50M. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. The solicitation pricing on www.UnisonMarketplace.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2019-09-13 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. FOB Destination shall be annapolis, MD 21402 The FLC - Norfolk requires the following items, Brand Name Only (Exact Match), to the following: LI 001: IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTH). Provide the total price of the IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTH) inclusive of the hardware/software detail items listed on the attached spreadsheet. The total price should be provided under this line item no. 001. *REQUIRED* - COMPLETE THE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET TO INCLUDE THE UNIT & TOTAL PRICE, IF APPLICABLE,(IN THE DESIGNATED COLUMN) OF EACH ITEM LISTED. *NOTE* - COMPLETE AND INCLUDE AS AN ATTACHMENT., 1, EA; LI 002: SE Services - Install and Configure AC922 Server., 1, EA; LI 003: SE Services - Provide ongoing support hours for one year from date of award. Estimated Period of Performance (POP): 30 September 2019 - 29 September 2020. 15 support hours required., 1, EA; LI 004: Option Year 1. SE Services - Provide ongoing support hours for one year. Estimated Period of Performance (POP): 30 September 2020 - 29 September 2021. 15 support hours required., 1, EA; LI 005: Option Year 2: SE Services - Provide ongoing support hours for one year. Estimated Period of Performance (POP): 30 September 2021 - 29 September 2022. 15 support hours required., 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, FLC - Norfolk intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison, Inc. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. 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