70--RED HAT Enterprise Linux Software and Maintenance Support

AMENDMENT 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 N3029A13RC005FS and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-58. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334611 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2012-08-09 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Virginia Beach, VA 23459 The FLC - Norfolk requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, Renewal - Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server, Premium Support (1-2 Sockets) (up to 1 Guest), 1 Year Subscription. Contract # 2601098 POP: 10/23/2012 - 10/22/2013, 10, EA; LI 002, Renewal - Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server, Standard Support (1-2 Sockets) (up to 1 Guest), 1 Year Subscription. Contract # 2601098 POP: 10/23/2012 - 10/22/2013, 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.fedbid.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, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. FLC - Norfolk is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or via email at contact@example.gov. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or contact@example.gov of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a formal, written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-57 and DFARS Change Notice 20110331. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm The NAICS code is 334611 and the Small Business Standard is 500. FAR 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination applies 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Reps and Certs / FAR 52.212-3 Alt1 Offeror Reps and Certs. EFFECTIVE JAN 2005, all offerors are required to use ?Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) to respond to federal solicitations. To register in ORCA, please go to www.bpn.gov/orca. You must be active in the Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) and have a Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN), to register in ORCA. Failure to register in ORCA may preclude an award being made to your company. Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Sellers must be registered in the CCR database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.ccr.gov/ The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/ 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders?Commercial Items. 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (SEPT 2010) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. 52.232-18 Availability of Funds 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. (MAR 2011) 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) 252.247-7023 (iv) Alt III - ALTERNATE III (MAY 2002) 252.247-7023. 52.204-7 & 252.204-7004 Alt A: CCR / Alternate A 252.225-7000: Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate 252.232-7010: Levies on Contract Payments 5252.NS-046P: Prospective Contractor Responsibility 52.212-4: Contract Terms and Conditions?Commercial Items 52.212-1: Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.252-1:Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2: Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.237-2: Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. "This Procurmeent is for electronic and information technology (EIT). Therefore, to the extent supplies and services are avilable in the commercial market place, the contractor is required to meet the relevant accessibility standards contained in 36 C.F.R. Part 1194 (Subpart B). For further information see http://www.section508.gov."