The purpose of this modification is to extend the response date to June 8, 2011 1:00 pm Eastern. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constituted the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is OPM32-11-T-00029 and is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates all mandatory commercial item provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-44 dated July 8, 2010. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 423430, and the small business size standard is 100 employees. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), located at 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC, is seeking quotations for the renewal of eQIP SAN Server Maintenance. The OPM intends to issue a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a period of performance of July 28, 2011 through July 27, 2012 for maintenance on the equipment listed in the attached Bill of Materials. Only authorized resellers of EMC switches and may submit a quote. Offerors are invited to submit their quotations to the OPM Contracting Group in response to this notice no later than 1:00 PM Eastern Time, June 1, 2011. Quotations submitted in response to this notice by email and should include the solicitation number (OPM32-11-T-0029) in the subject line, be signed, and dated. Quotes can be sent to
contact@example.gov. OPM is not requiring a specific format for the quotes, but quotes should clearly indicate that the vendor is providing a quote for all items listed on the attached Bill of Materials. It is anticipated that award will be made to the offeror providing the lowest priced technically acceptable (LP/TA) quote. Vendors not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at the time the requirement is to be awarded will not be considered. Vendors may register with CCR by calling
+1 (555) 000-0000 or by accessing www.ccr.gov. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors should include, with their quotes, a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Item. The clauses at 52-121-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and shall be incorporated into any resulting award. Additionally, the attached OPM Specific Clauses will also be incorporated into the award. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
