Dell Power Edge Servers R710

Description ***This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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. This is a Request For Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is F2VUJ09243AC03. This acquisition is 100% set aside for HUBZONE businesses. The 6th Contracting Squadron, MacDill AFB, FL requires the following items: DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has a Brand Name or Equal requirement for FIVE Each Dell PowerEdge R710-S Servers (see separate Word Document for specifications). This requirement is for a Brand Name "or Equal". Award will be made to the quotation which offers the best value to the government. The Government also reserves the right to make no award at all. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36 effective 11 Aug 2009, DFARS DCN 20090825, and AFFARS AFAC 2009-0803. The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 423430 - Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers. Offers from other than HUBZONE Business concerns will not be considered. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded.Award will be made to the quotation which offers the best value to the government. The Government also reserves the right to make no award at all. DELIVERY ADDRESS: Item is to be procured on behalf United States Special Operations Command (US SOCOM), MacDill AFB (Tampa), FL 33621. PROVISIONS/CLAUSES: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference (provisions and clauses may be obtained via the internet: http//farsite.hill.af.mil or ): FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Offeror must submit a completed copy of this provision with its proposal for the proposal to be considered.), FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Dev). Within FAR 52.212-5, the following clauses apply: FAR 52.219-3 Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside, FAR 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; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. A copy of these provisions and clauses may be obtained from the above FAR web site address. The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) clauses applies to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product, 252.204-7004(Alt), Required Central Contractor Registration, 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments, 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications. The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text: DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable To Defense Acquisitions Of Commercial Items. Within DFARS 252.212-7001, the following clauses apply: FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities, DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program, 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment, 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. The following Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) clause applies and is incorporated in full text: AFFARS 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen Mr. Michael R. Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, +1 (555) 000-0000, fax +1 (555) 000-0000, email: contact@example.gov. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number +1 (555) 000-0000, facsimile number +1 (555) 000-0000. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause). PLEASE NOTE: The following list of products, if applicable to this order, must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C.794d): 1. Software applications and operating systems 2. Web-Based internet and internet information and applications 3. Telecommunications products 4. Video and multimedia products 5. Self contained, closed products 6. Desktop and portable computers Vendors proposing an alternative must provide a detailed description in their proposal how their product meets all the needed capabilities in the attached Word Document. Bidders shall quote on all items or none. Please ensure all quotes are complete and accurate, all information is filled out, and required clauses are complied with, otherwise the quotation will be rejected for being non-responsive. The winning contractor will be issued an award corresponding to this solicitation, candidates must include a phone number and/or email address, be registered on the central contractor registration (CCR), ORCA or provide representations and certifications as found in FAR 52.212-3 and 252.212-7000, and not found ineligible for award on the Excluded Partied List System EPLS. Also your quote must list your DUNS number, CAGE code, and Federal TIN with Company name, POC and phone number. If you need to obtain or renew a DUNS number or CAGE code, please visit www.ccr.gov Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. DEADLINE: Quotations are due no later than 8:00 PM EST on 9 September, 2009 to Edward Rhodes by e-mail at contact@example.gov or by fax at +1 (555) 000-0000.