NETAPPS maintenance

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. NGA intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed price contract under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and 13. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334112 with a small business size standard of 100 employees. The solicitation number for this requirement is NEN8G38217AS01. Network Appliance (NETAPPS) Maintenance CLIN 0001 Service: CS-R-NRD-FEE Non-Returnable Disk Fee, Renewal - FAS3020C - 2 each CLIN 0002 Service: CS-SEC-4HR SE Secure for Gvt,7x24,4hr Onsite - FAS3020C - 2 each CLIN 0003 Service: CS-R-NRD-FEE Non-Returnable Disk Fee, Renewal - FAS3020C - 2 each CLIN 0004 Service: CS-SEC-4HR SE Secure for Gvt, 7x24, 4hr Onsite - FAS3020C - 2 each CLIN 0005 Service: CS-R-NRD-FEE Non-Returnable Disk Fee, Renewal - Switch Only - 4 each CLIN 0006 Service: CS-SEC-4HR SE Secure for Gvt, 7x24, 4hr Onsite - Switch Only - 4 each Period of Performance: 10/01/2008 to 9/30/2009. NOTE: THIS REQUIREMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. NOTE: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION - NGA Network Appliance hardware and software require maintenance support. NGA operating NETAPP filers and licensed software are manufactured by Network Appliance. Network Appliance four hour on-site support with software subscription is required for form, fit and function: other manufacturer maintenance support will not meet performance requirements, functional characteristics, compatibilities, or interconnections. Other maintenance providers do not have access to NetApp's proprietary parts and software. Delivery is FOB Destination to NGA Arnold 3838 Vogel Road, Arnold, Mo 63010-6238 Attn: Margaret Van Deven, MS L-91.. Please note: 24 hour advance notice required before attempted delivery. Delivery is FOB Destination to addresses identified with CLINs on this synopsis/solicitation. Total cost shall include all shipping and handling. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, with no obligation to the offeror by the Government. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. The provision at FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Only one award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror who meets the requirement. Offerors are required to submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items, with their offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following clauses: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside Alternate II; 52.233-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. 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 acquisition with the following clauses: FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Program; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program; 252.227-7015, Technical Data--Commercial Items; 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment; and 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense acquisitions of Commercial Items. To view the clauses in full text, visit www.arnet.gov. Vendors must be approved and registered in Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) before award can be made. In accordance with FAR 12.603(a)(3) (iii) Offers are due to the following email address no later than 4:30 p.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT), 2 Sept. 2008 All responsible sources may submit a response to Sharon Lee via email sharon.d.lee1@nga.mil or via facsimile, (314) 676 3010. NO TELEPHONE RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED.