NetApp Data Storage System

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request For Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53, 4 Aug 2011 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DPN 20110819. This solicitation incorporates the following clauses by reference: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-7, 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.204-10 and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7004 - Alternate A, 252.211-7003, 252.212-7001, and 252.227-7013. This BRAND NAME acquisition is for a NetApp, Inc. Data Storage System. Please see the attached Bill of Materials (BOM) for a description of the requirement with specifications. For the ease of reviewing all quotes, please keep all part numbers in the same order as the BOM when submitting a quote. The Air Force requires that respondents propose OPEN MARKET pricing only. Discounts are strongly encouraged. The Offerer must be a NetApp authorized reseller. See the attached redacted Brand Name Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition. Please note the following: This is not a small-business set aside. NAICS code: 334112 FOB point: Destination Delivery: NLT thirty (30) days after receipt of order (ARO) Requirements will be shipped to the following destination: AFRL/RYA 2241 Avionics Circle WPAFB, OH 45433-7321 All items must be priced in order to be considered a complete, responsive quote. All computer equipment must be TAA compliant. The government will select the lowest priced technically acceptable quote. Contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award. All information regarding this acquisition will be posted on the FBO.gov website. Quotes are due no later than 11:30 AM (EST), 26 AUG 2011 to the buyer listed below. Questions concerning this combined synopsis/solicitation should be e-mailed to Christopher.Hinders@wpafb.af.mil. Any questions or concerns about this solicitation should first be directed to the buyer at the e-mail address listed above, or you may contact the Ombudsman. (a) Mr Howard E. Marks Jr., ASC/AQH, has been appointed as Ombudsman. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendation to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Howard E. Marks Jr. Chief, Acquisition Center of Excellence Aeronautical Systems Center 1755 11th St, Bldg 570, Room 101 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7404 howard.marks@wpafb.af.mil Voice Number: 937-255-8642 (DSN 785-8642) Fax Number: 937-656-7193 (DSN 986-7193) Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.