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Description: (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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) The solicitation number F3C3C333222A002 is being issued as a request for quotation. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-71. (iv) This acquisition is 100 percent set aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541519 with a size standard not to exceed $25.5 M. (v) CLIN 0001 CS-A2-NBR SupportEdge Std 24x7x365 Warranty Part Replace NBD Or approved equal POP: Begin:2/1/2014, Mths:12 Filer Model - FAS3160 5 shelves, w/14 SATA 7200 RPM drives each (total 70 drives, 42 1TB and 28 300GB) NetApp Serial #: 700000041749, 700000041737 CLIN 0002 CS-R-NRD-FEE Non-Returnable Disk Fee Or approved equal POP: Begin:2/1/2014, Mths: 12 Filer Model - FAS3160 NetApp Serial #: 700000041749, 700000041737 CLIN 0003 CS-A2-NBR SupportEdge Std 24x7x365 Warranty Part Replace NBD Or approved equal POP: Begin:2/1/2014, Mths:12 Filer Model - FAS2020 2 shelves, w/14 SATA 7200 RPM drives each (total 28 drives, 1 TB each) NetApp Serial #: 30018856, 30018855 CLIN 0004 CS-R-NRD-FEE Non-Returnable Disk Fee Or approved equal POP: Begin:1/15/2014, Mths:12 Filer Model - FAS2020 NetApp Serial #: 30018856, 30018855 See attached Revised Performance Work Statement dated 8 January 2014. See attached Revised Request for Quotation. (vi) Place of delivery is Minot AFB, ND 58705 and is FOB destination. (vii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xiii) The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this procurement. The government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The other factors considered will be the ability to meet the salient characteristics of the items above. Award shall be based on best value to the government. (ix) The government advises Offerors to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. Offerors are also reminded to complete Offeror Representations and Certifications on-line at www.sam.gov prior to submitting an offer. (x) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xi) Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 52.204-10, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.232-33, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-43, 52.222-44. (xii) Additional FAR clauses that apply are; Clauses 52.212-4, 52.223-6, 52.223-10, 52.223-11, 52.225-13, 52.247-34, 52.253-1. DFARS clauses that apply are 252.203-7002, 252.204-7004 Alt A, and 252.209-7999. Applicable AFFARS clauses are 5352.201-9101. FAR provisions that apply are; 52.204-7. (xiii) There is no Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating applicable for this procurement. (xiv) Payment must be made in arrears(i.e. monthly, quarterly, ect.) or at the end of the contract (when service has been rendered). Please specify on your quote. (xv) All offerors must submit a quote by 1:00 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Quotes received after that time may not be considered. (xvi) Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to Mr. Carlan Taft, 5 CONS/LGCB, 165 Missile Avenue, Minot, ND 58705, (701) 723-4182, or by email to carlan.taft@us.af.mil. The alternate contact is Nicky Bickler at (701) 723-3948 or email nicolette.bickler@us.af.mil. The response to this solicitation may be accomplished by mail, electronically, or facsimile. The fax number is (701) 723-2895.