Spectra Logic Tape Library Annual Support

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a simplified acquisition, 100% set aside for small businesses. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) is 423430 and the small business size standard is 100 employees. The General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing this Request for Quote (RFQ) to solicit quotes for the purpose of procuring Spectra Logic Tape Library Maintenance and Support for Spectra Logic hardware owned and operated by GSA. The annual software support and licensing will preserve OCIO's technical support and access to firmware upgrades of the Spectra Logic tape backup hardware. The continuation of support will enable OCIO to maintain critical tape archiving services with minimal disruption in the event of a failure of s library. The period of performance is January 18, 2016 through January 17, 2017. The required product is described as follows: see attachment The Government will award a firm fixed price purchase order resulting from this combined / synopsis solicitation to the lowest price technical acceptable quote received. All potential offerors note that the following provisions apply to this acquisition and will be used. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (OCT 2008). 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999). See below. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FEB 2009). See attached and submit with proposal. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Mar 2009). 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Feb 2009). The following clauses are incorporated by reference in 52.212-5 paragraph (a): 52.233-3, Protest after Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553); 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004); paragraph (b): 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755), 52-222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2008), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party(FEB 2010)(31.U.S.C.3332), 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards(Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (Applies to all contracts). 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.o.s. proclamations, and statues administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). This acquisition incorporates the additional FAR clauses: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008). 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998), www.arnet.gov and www.acq.osd.mil Additional instructions to the offerors: 1. All quotes must be received via e-mail not later than closing date: 11 December 2015 by 3:00 PM EST. 2. All responsible businesses may submit a quote that shall be considered. Submit inquires and quotations to the Office of Administrative Services, Internal Acquisition Division, E-mail: contact@example.gov. 3. Contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. The website address for SAM is www.sam.gov.