IBM BLADE SERVERS

1. IBM BLADE SERVERS Request for Quotation F1AF1C817AQ03 DUE 18 August 2008, 12:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). Point of Contact: Kamesha Walker, 202-767-8093, Contract Specialist; Willie Haney, 202-404-1222, Contracting Officer. 2. This solicitation is open to all bidders; all responsible sources may submit a proposal (see Numbered Note 1). 3. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. 4. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 5. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26 and Defense Acquisition Circular 20080721. 6. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334111 and the business size standard is 1,000 employees. 7. FAR 52.216-1 applies. The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract from this solicitation. 8. Contract Line Item, description, and quantities are as follows: SEE ATTACHMENTS $ each (include shipping and handling to destination) 9. Contact the POC stated herein for a proposed pricing schedule. In the event unit price(s) and extended price(s) are ambiguous, the Government shall use the indicated unit price(s) for evaluation and award purposes. 10. Delivery: Acceptance shall be made at destination. 11. Provisions with addendum. (A) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies. Addendum to Paragraph (b)(10) - Delete entire paragraph. Substitute "Past Performance will not be evaluated." Paragraph (d), Product Sample -delete entire paragraph. Paragraph (e), Multiple offers - delete entire paragraph. Substitute "Offerors shall submit one offer satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Paragraph (h), Multiple Offers - delete entire paragraph. Substitute "Single Award. The Government plans to award to a single contract resulting from this solicitation." (B) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Item applies. Addendum paragraph (a), The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible contractor whose proposal who can fulfill the entire required delivery requirement, in full compliance to all other requirements set forth in the solicitation, who offers the lowest price and most reliable delivery. The Government reserves the right to judge which proposals show the required capability and the right to eliminate from further consideration those proposals which are considered unacceptable and not capable of being made acceptable without major rewrite or revision. (C) The provision at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies. Addendum to Paragraph (b), The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small business Set-Aside; FAR 52.222-3, Convict labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities. (D) The provision at FAR 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals applies. Addendum to Paragraph (c), the fax number is 202-767-7817. (E) The provision at DFARS 252.212-7001 applies. Addendum to Paragraph (a). The following DFARS clause is incorporated by reference: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments. 12. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals (copies may be obtained from the POC stated herein): FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercials Items; DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercials Items (must be available online - https://orca.bpn.gov); DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate. 13. In addition to the above, the following FAR clauses and provisions apply: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. 14. The following DFARS clauses and provisions apply: 252.204-7001, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Reporting. All prospective offerors must have a current registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award. The Internet address for CCR is www.ccr.gov. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract, it does not restrict the Government's ultimate approach not does it obligate the Government to pay for quotation preparation cost. 15. Contact Kamesha Walker at 202-767-8093 or e-mail kamesha.walker.ctr@afncr.af.mil to obtain a solicitation handout. Proposals must be received no later than 12:00PM EST, 18 August 2008. Proposals can be emailed to kamesha.walker.ctr@afncr.af.mil or faxed to: 202-767-7817