IMA SERVER REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT

This 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Funds for this acquisition are not currently available. This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect for Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-31. This acquisition is unrestricted. //Schedule of items: This requirement is for IMA SERVER REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT or Equal. //CLIN 0001: Please see attached documents named ITEM DESCRIPTION & EQUAL SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. //NOTE: Please ensure door to door shipping cost is included in quote. The items must be delivered to RAF Alconbury, UK within 30 Days after receipt of Order. To be eligible for award, you must guarantee delivery. //AWARD WILL BE MADE TO THE VEDNOR WHOSE QUOTE IS THE LOWEST PRICED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE QUOTE. INITIALLY, QUOTES SHALL BE RANKED ACCORDIGN TO PRICE (LOWEST TO HIGHES). THEN, QUOTES WILL BE EVALUATED FOR TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY. RATINGS WILL BE EITHER ACCEPTABLE (MEETS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS) OR UNACCEPTABLE (FAILS TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS). FOR A QUOTE TO BE ACCEPTABLE ALL PRODUCTS OFFERED MUST MEET EVERY SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS LISTED FOR EACH CLIN. // The clause at FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration applies to this solicitation // The provisions at FAR 52.211-6 "Brand Name or Equal" applies to this solicitation //The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. //The provisions at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation _ Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of the provision are i) Price ii) Technical capability of offered item to meet the Government's needs. Technical includes meeting delivery timeframe. //Offerors shall include with the submission of their offer a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. //The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. //The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. //The provision at FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.222-7002 Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform applies to this solicitation, //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7006 Value Added tax Exclusion (United Kingdom) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7008 relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties applies to this solicitation. // The clause at DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) applies to this solicitation. //Offers shall be submitted via email to galby.celestin@alconbury.af.mil or by postal delivery and received not later than 1600 hrs local time, 20 Sep 2010. Direct any questions or concerns to Galby J Celestin on +44 1480 843125, email galby.celestin@alconbury.af.mil , 501st CSW/RCO, Bldg 516, RAF Alconbury, Cambs, PE28 4DA