Altix Servers and Backup Accessories

The 30th Contracting Squadron, Vandenberg AFB, CA intends to issue a sole-source procurement action to Fed Edge, Inc. to acquire Altix Servers and Backup Accessories. The applicable NAICS for this acquisition is 334111 with a business size standard of 1000 employees. The proposed contract is for items for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the Authority of FAR 13.501. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source procurement action and is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received within 7 days after date of publication of this synopsis. Firms who want to challenge the sole source must submit an interest letter that demonstrates your firm's ability to provide an equivalent supply and service as described above. Interested parties must provide a rationale as to why they should be considered. Respond to the below point of contact referencing RFQ number F4DLA61220A001 by 17 Sep 2011, 5:00 p.m. (PDT). A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The 30th Contracting Squadron will not reimburse for any costs connected with providing the capability information. Rule requires a firm to be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration Database (CCR) (www.ccr.gov), ORCA (https://orca.bpn.gov/) and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) (https://wawf.eb.mil/ ) prior to award of any contract or agreements. Firms must register on a one-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Perez, Contract Specialist, 30th Contracting Squadron, 1515 Iceland Ave, Bldg 8500, Room 150, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437; PHONE: 805-606-2480, FAX 805-606-5867, email: nancy.perez @vandenberg.af.mil or Alternate contact Sean Kennedy, 805-606-1733 email: sean.kennedy@vandenberg.af.mil .