Network Appliances Software and Hardware Renewal

(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, FA2517-11-T-6008, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-46. (iv) This procurement is procured as brand name, other than full and open competition. The NAICS code is 423430 and the size standard is 500 employees. A single award will be made as a result of the evaluation of quotes received. (v) The following commercial items listing are requested. The items required below are procured as Brand Name. The Justification and Approval letter is attached. (vi) This requirement is for the following Netapps Service Renewal support. The support expired on 30 September 2010. Period of performance is from contract award to 30 September 2011. Please see attached item listing for details. (vii) All items listed shall be priced for a performance location of Peterson AFB, CO. (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. (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. To be considered technically acceptable, the quote must offer part numbers that match the manufacturer's part numbers referenced in this solicitation. The contractor shall be an authorized Netapps distributer/reseller. Contractor must certify they are an authorized Netapps distributer/reseller. Verification will be confirmed with Netapps prior to contract award. (x) The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (Aug 2009), applies 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 (June 2010), applies to the acquisition. (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items Deviation (July 2010), applies to this acquisition. (xiii) The Government will not be providing contract financing arrangements for this solicitation. The following FAR Clauses apply to this solicitation: 1. FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 2. FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government Alt I (Oct 1995) 3. FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2006) 4. FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 5. FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facility (Feb 1999) 6. FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) 7. FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984) 8. FAR 52.222-99 (Dev) Notification of Employee Rights under the National Labor Relations Act (DEVIATION 2010-O0012) 9. FAR 52.233-1 Disputes (Jul 2002) 10. FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2006) - (21 CONS, 135 Dover St, Peterson AFB, CO 80914) 11. FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 12. FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 13. FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) The following DFARS clauses apply to this solicitation: 1. DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Jan 2009) 2. DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Sep 2007) 3. DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Jun 2005) 4. DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders DEVIATION (Oct 2010) 5. DFARS 252-225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Jun 2010) 6. DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Mar 2008) 7. DFARS 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment (Mar 1998) The following AFFARS clause applies to this solicitation: 1. AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman as prescribed 5301.9103, (Apr 2010) - contact: HQ AFSPC/A7K, 150 Vandenberg St., Suite 1105, Peterson AFB, CO 80914-4350. (719)-554-5250, Fax (719)-554-5299, email a7K.wf@afspc.af.mil. Clauses can be viewed at FAR website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. (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. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing no later than 12:00 PM MST on 8 December 2010. Responses to this solicitation must be submitted no later than 3:00 PM, Mountain Standard Time on 8 December 2010. (xvi) POC is A1C Jody Smith for information regarding this solicitation. Submit your quotes to A1C Jody Smith, email address: jody.smith@peterson.af.mil and Fax number of 719-556-4385.