Emulex Host Adapters

This notice 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Emulex Host Adapters LPe11002-E PCIE, Part # LPE11002-E, Quantity 50. This procurement is a total small business set aside. The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are NAICS Code 423430 100 OR fewer employees respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer their size status for this procurement. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery shall be in accordance with the attached delivery instructions. Delivery is required within 15 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB destination. Quotes are due NLT May 1, 2008 at 12PM EST and shall include solicitation number, FOB destination, proposed delivery schedule, discount payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and must be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference. If the end product offered is other than domestic as defined by the clause entitled "Buy America Act--Supplies", the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin. FAR 52.212-4 (February 2007), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable. In accordance with FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, the following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference (1) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). (2) 52.222-19, Child Labor'Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006) (E.O. 13126). (3) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). (4) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (5) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (6) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (7) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (8) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). All contractual and technical questions must be in writing and addressed to Aaron_c._reed@oa.eop.gov and be received by 3PM EST on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Telephone questions will not be accepted. Selection and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror, with acceptable past performance. Technical acceptability will be determined by review of information submitted by the offeror which must provide a description in sufficient detail to show that the product offered meets the Governments requirement. It is the offerors responsibilty to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website for the release of solicitation amendments (if any). The Contractor shall not refer to any award in commercial advertising, or similar promotions in such a manner as to state or to imply that the product or services provided is endorsed, preferred, or is considered superior to other products or services by the Executive Office of the President (EOP), the Office of Administration, or the White House. This includes advertising, or similar promotions, in all forms or electronic, broadcast, and print media. In addition, the Contractor is restricted from reproducing the image(s) of the EOP in any form of commercial advertising, or similar promotion. This includes images of official seals and buildings. The reproduction of official seals and the images of buildings are a matter controlled by regulation and Executive Order. Any proposed usage of such symbols must be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer (CO).