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Software HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-PSOL-2017-611 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-(SSSA)-PSOL-2017-611 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures; FAR Subpart 13.5-Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items; and FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-94/95, dated January 19, 2017. The associated NAICS code for this requirement is 517911 Telecommunication Resellers, size standard 1500 employees. BACKGROUND The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation's leading medical research agency and the primary Federal agency whose mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability, conducting, supporting and making medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives. The current computer data storage and processing system consists of an Apple rack-mounted server running Mac OS X Server 10.6.8, one Promise VTrak E610fD 32 TB RAID with dual fiber channel controllers, and three Promise VTrak J610sD 32 TB expansion RAIDs with dual I/O modules. This configuration yields 88 Terabytes of available data storage. The data storage system was purchased over 8 years ago and is at the end of its product life. Apple no longer makes the rack-mounted Xserve product line and replacements parts are getting difficult to find. We are purchasing an HP DL560 server to replace our Apple Xserve and will be connecting it to our SpectraLogic nTier Verde Master Node that is currently being used as part of our tape backup system. The attached quote is for an expansion node that will connect to our master node. The storage space from the expansion node will be used to replace the 88 TB of primary storage currently available on our aging VTrak RAIDs. The additional storage space will also be used to perform daily disk-to-disk backups. The amount of additional storage will depend on the type of RAID configuration is implemented but will be approximately 200 TB. This configuration leverages our current equipment and provides for a flexible assignment of disk storage to either primary storage or backup storage as our needs change. We currently store MRI imaging data and image analysis results but plan to include genetic data in the near future. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES Our current data server and storage is near the end of its product life and puts the data at risk. This equipment is fully compatible with the equipment of our newer data backup and allows flexible assignment of storage category as our data storage needs change. The addition of new storage capabilities will ensure data integrity for the next decade. Features/Requirements: X1AH11A200AAAA-F Verde Expansion Node 1 Bundle includes 10x 8TB Drives, rack mount kit with Passive Bezel, HBA and SAS Cables. 1 90999708S Cold Spare Drive Kit with 1 8TB Enterprise Drive 1 90999708-F Verde Drive Kit with 1 8TB Drive Upgrade 34 90999741 Drive Enablement Key - enables Enterprise Drives for NAS Pools. Do Not Delete. Mandatory Sales Order Line Item - enables the drives within the product. 44 9563 PDU Power Cord, C-14 TO C13 ,14AWG, 8 feet 2 ANTICPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 60 days ARO The following FAR provisions shall apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items. Evaluation factors that will be used to evaluate the offer most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered, include ability to meet the technical requirements stated in this pre-solicitation and on basis of best value to the government. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with their offer. The Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. Respondents proposing on an equal product of the brand-name product specified in this announcement must provide, as part of their response: (a) product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s); (b) product description; (c) all relevant information and documentation that the item(s) offered meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics as specified in the purchase description; quantity; estimated price or cost; shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and delivery date after receipt of order. In addition the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." All responses must be received by August 25, 2017, at 12:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST) and reference number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-PSOL-2017-611. Responses may be submitted electronically to Andrea McGee amcgee@mail.nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted.