NETWORK APPLAINCE/STORAGE SUBSYSTEM

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items reference number PR 2449 issued on 9 September 2010 prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and an additional written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). The NAICS code is 423430 and the small business size standard is 100 Employees. The Business Transformation Agency (BTA) Limited Source requirement for Network Appliance/Storage System for one (1) each - Rack Mount Kit 4N2 DS14-Middle R6, - part number X5515A-R6, two (2) Cable Shelf to Shelf 0.5m FCC - part number X6530-R6, two (2) Power Cable North America R6 - part number X800E-R6, one (1) DS14MK4 SHLF AC - 14x300GB 15K ESH4 QS - R5 - part number X94015A-ESH4-QS-R5, one (1) Support Edge Premium 7x24 4HR Onsite, 12 months - part number CS-O-4HR to support the security and operational management of the BTA Local Area Network on a small business 100% set-aside basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Equipment/Services shall be delivered to BTA Arlington, Virginia. The period of performance is one (1) year, the required delivery after receipt of order is, no more than 30 calendar days. FOB point is Destination. Inspection and acceptance shall be at Destination by the Government. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. Offers shall be evaluated on a technically acceptable, lowest offer basis. The clause at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items is included. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and the offeror must ensure a completed ORCA is available for download. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.211-14, Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use, FAR 52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The clause at FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration is included. The clause at DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders; DFARS 252.225- 7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database @ www.ccr.gov. The above provisions and clauses can be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The Defense Priorities and Allocation Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is N/A. The following numbered notes are applicable to this requirement: 1, 8, 12, 13 and 23. Signed and dated offers, to include a complete listing of all items, must be submitted to Business Transformation Agency (BTA) Attn, Stanford Williams Commercial Phone number +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000 and E-mail contact@example.gov . Responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered. Offers may be submitted via E-mail only.