NetApp Software and Hardware Support

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.603 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation, FA2517-09-T-6050, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-30. (iv) This procurement is procured under Brand Name, full and open competition. The NAICS code is 423430 and the size standard is 100 employees. A single award will be made as a result of evaluation of quotes. As part of your quote, you are required to fill out the requirements listing as written to include line item, quantity, unit, part number, description, price and total extend price information. Include with your quote the manufacturer warranty information as well. Your quote will be considered non-responsive if the information requested is not included. (v) The following commercial items are requested. Please see attachments which consist of Brand Name letter, Performance Work Statement for NetApp Maintenance Support and Item Listing. (vi) This requirement is for Renewal of Network Appliance Products software and hardware maintenance support per the attached Performance Work Statement. The current service support period has expired as of 11 February 2009. Required service support is for a twelve month period from date of award. (vii) The renewals and maintenance support required shall be priced and delivered FOB destination to the sites listed under "Location of Support" in the Performance Work Statement (viii) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2008). All firms must be registered in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) at https://wawf.eb.mil at time of quote submittal. DUNS, Cage Code, tax ID, terms and conditions shall be submitted with quote. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database at www.ccr.gov in order to be considered for award. The Government is NOT offering contract financing for this requirement. (ix) FAR 52.212-2(a) Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. Award will be based on low price meeting technical specifications. (x) The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (Jun 2008), is applicable to this acquisition. All vendors shall be registered in Online Representations and certifications (ORCA) (https://orca.bpn.gov)) at the time of Quote submittal. (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2008) applies to this solicitation. (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Dec 2008) applies to this solicitation. (xiii) The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) FAR 52-203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. Alternate I (Oct 1995) FAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (Aug 2000) FAR 52.213-2 Invoices (Apr 1984) FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facility (Feb 1999) FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Sep 2006) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Jun 1998) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. (Sep 2006) FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008); FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) The following DFAR Clauses apply to this solicitation: DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Sep 2007) DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders (Jan 2009); DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Mar 2008) DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002). DFARS 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country (Jan 2009) DFARS 252-203-7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Jan 2009) DFARS 252-203-7002 Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jan 2009) The following AFFARS clause applies to this solicitation: AFFARS 5352.201-9101 as prescribed 5301.9103 - Ombudsman, (Aug 2005). (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System does not apply to this solicitation. (xv) Quote Submission: Quote shall include price information, DUNS, Cage Code, tax ID, terms and conditions shall be submitted with quote. Responses to this solicitation must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM, Mountain Standard Time on 7April 2009. (xvi) POC for information regarding this solicitation and for submission of quotes is Ms. Patricia H. Conken, email address: patricia.conken@peterson.af.mil and FAX Number of 719-556-4538.