Red Hat Enterprise Linux Operating System Support

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport Request for Information Announcement Number N00253-15-RFI-0001 This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal (RFP). The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Keyport intends to procure the following supplies and services under other than full and open competitive circumstances, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1. This is a sole source requirement action for the procurement of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Operating System (OS) Software Support. NUWC Division Keyport intends to procure this software support via an Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) in accordance with DFARS 208.7402, unless more favorable pricing is available. NUWC Division Keyport will utilize competitive procedures among BPA holders (authorized distributors DLT Solutions and Carahsoft Technology Corp). While this is not an RFP, interested parties are requested to provide unit pricing for each item and a detailed description of support for each of the required items solely for the purposes of assisting in determining the acquisition strategy for this procurement. An award will not be made from this request for information. The following table shows the required items, quantities, and performance periods: Year Support Type Quantity Performance Period Base Self-Support RH0197181 1010 Date of award through one year thereafter. Standard Support RH0101594 50 Standard Support with Smart Management RH0184831 50 Network Satellite Starter Pack MCT1650 1 Option 1 Self-Support RH0197181 1010 Consecutive one year upon completion of base. Standard Support RH0101594 50 Standard Support with Smart Management RH0184831 50 Network Satellite Starter Pack MCT1650 1 The subscription consists of self-support, standard support, standard support with smart management, and a network satellite starter pack. Self-support provides access to RHEL software patches, standard support provides Red Hat technical support, and the network satellite starter pack permits patches to be downloaded to a central repository for deployment to all self and standard licensed seats. These support services are being sought for use during software development, integration, testing, and deployment. This procurement will result in a firm-fixed price contract or delivery order. Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are due by 2:00 PM Pacific time on 05 March 2015 and shall include the following: Submitter's Company Name Street Address, City, State, Zip Code Business Size Cage Code Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone POC E-mail Announcement Number: N00253-15-RFI-0001 Pricing for all Items Detailed description of support Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Contractors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the internet at www.sam.gov. Responses to this RFI may be submitted to the contracting POC, Gina Pinion, any time prior to the expiration of this announcement, via e-mail at gina.pinion@navylmil (please include announcement number N00253-15-RFI-0001 in the subject line) or fax at 360-396-7036. All information marked as proprietary will be safeguarded to prevent disclosure to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in this announcement is appreciated. Please reference announcement number N00253-15-RFI-0001 in all correspondence.