Dell PowerVault/Server System

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6 - Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items and supplemental information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Simplified procurement procedures will be used for this acquisition per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. This requirement is also a 100% small business set-aside. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The Naval Research Laboratory has a requirement for Dell PowerVault/Server System in accordance with the Specifications. The solicitation number is N00173-15-Q-0420, and it is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of any amendments or other pertinent information. This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is being set-aside as a Total Small Business set aside under the North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 423430, with the size standard of 100. Product Service Code (PSC) is 7010. Only qualified Offerors may submit responses. Items must be brand name or equal. Detailed specifications are on the SF-18 Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached to this posting. This notice will close on August 29, 2015 at 5:00 pm local time, Washington D.C. Earlier submission is acceptable. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING AND SUBMITTING QUOTATION: 1. Complete attached SF-18, Request for Quotation (RFQ) a) Block 11 (b) - include your DUNS number where indicated b) Block 12, if applicable c) Blocks 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e, 13f d) Blocks 14 and 15 2. Continuation Sheet - Unit Prices a) State proposed price for each contract line item. In the event the proposal is for a Service; indicate labor categories, number of hours and hourly rates proposed. b) Provide total proposed amount c) List any option items, etc proposed d) Include estimated shipping charge, if applicable e) Indicate estimated delivery time Email the completed SF-18 and pertinent documents to Samira Zewari at contact@example.gov. Reference the solicitation number on all correspondence. Prior to submitting an offer, Offerors must be actively registered in System for Award Management (SAM) per FAR 52.204-99, System for Award Management. Registration instructions may be obtained, and online registration may be accomplished at www.sam.gov. By submitting an offer, the Offeror acknowledges the requirement to be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from the solicitation. To be eligible for award, prospective Offerors must be registered in SAM under the appropriate business category and NAICS code. In addition, unless available via SAM (i.e. www.sam.gov). Offerors are also to include a completed copy of their Representations and Certifications as per the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.