70 -- Module for Dell

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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. The purchase request number is M678987RCG8474. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-15. This procurement is a Total Set-Aside for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 541519, Other Computer Related Services, the size standard of which is $23.0 million (Not to exceed). DESCRIPTION: Dell Power Edge Equipment. REQUIREMENT: CLIN 0001 (12 Each) 2 GB module for a Dell Poweredge 2650. Brand Name only. No - OR EQUAL'will be accepted. Also, your quote must list your DUNS number, CAGE code, and Federal TIN. If you need to obtain or renew a DUNS number or CAGE code, please visit www.ccr.gov. DELIVERY ADDRESS: Item is to be procured on behalf of the HQ SOCCENT CG 4701 South Shore Ave. Bldg 1105, MacDill AFB (Tampa) FL, 33621. PROVISIONS/CLAUSES: The following FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial. In accordance with 52.212-5, Evaluation-Commercial Items, offers will be evaluated based on price, technical acceptability, delivery schedule, adherence to applicable clauses and provisions, as well as past performance records, 52.204-7, 52.212-4, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.232-33, 52.247-34, 52.252-2, DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, 252.212-7001, 252.225-7001, 252.232-7003, 252.247-7024, AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman. Offerors are also to submit with their offers, a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, see https://orca.bpn.gov/ for online submittal. For the exact text and wording of clauses and provisions please see http://farsite.hill.af.mil. DEADLINE: Offers are due on 16 March 2007 by 2:00PM EST. Submit offers or any questions to the attention of Lacy Etherton, 6CONS/LGCB, via fax 813-828-5111, or preferably by email to lacy.etherton-03 @macdill.af.mil. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED ABOVE (APPLICABILITY OF AUTHORITY). MARCENT was provided Dell Server 2650 platforms by MarCorSysCom and the MCNOSC which were centerally procured as the part of the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) Forest Consolidation and Hardware refresh during 2006. Dell servers will accept memory devices from other manufactures, but Dell will not work on the system while the third party hardware is installed in the server. If an issue arises for which MARCENT G-6 has to contact Dell for warranty Service, Dell will instruct them to remove - all third party hardware before continuing. Furthermore, if any damage is caused by the third party hardware, Dell can and may refuse warranty service on either the portion damaged or the entire server platform thus requiring additional warranty or hardware be re-purchased to cover losses. The third party memory will require a separate warranty be tracked specifically for the memory chips provided be that manufacture adding unnedded complexity to the server platform administators. By purchasinf Dell memory the current warranty for these platforms will remain in effect.