Sun Premier Hardware and Software Support

Defense Logistics Agency has a requirement for Sun Premier Hardware and Software Support. This is issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) # SP4707-12-Q-0104. Place of performance is Battle Creek, Michigan. Inspection, acceptance and F.O.B. are at destination, Battle Creek, Michigan. Delivery shall be no later than 30 calendar days after award date. 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. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #2005-60. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for small business concerns and the associated NAICS code is 541519 with a SBA size standard of 150 in employment. Offerors shall provide a price for each contract line item number (CLIN) in their quote. Quotes with quantities of more or less than requested or products other than those specifically requested by brand name will be rated technically unacceptable and shall not be considered for award. CLIN Descriptions: (Reference Attachment A) CLIN 001: Sun Premier Hardware and Software Support for Sun Servers and Backup Library, SUN-US1038247, QTY: 01 LT. Redacted Brand Name Justification: The required support service and software support must be provided by a provider authorized to perform maintenance on Sun equipment because of the proprietary nature of the server software and the rights to receive software updates, The Sun backup media servers must be serviced by an Oracle representative/ technician authorized to perform maintenance on the Sun equipment. Only Oracle, or their authorized value added resellers can provide the required services for the sun servers and backup media servers without risking a system failure due to improper servicing . Offeror shall be an authorized Oracle Partner Network reseller and shall source all products directly from Oracle, or through their approved sources only. The evaluation factor(s) for award is; lowest-price, technically acceptable. Any resulting contract or order will be firm-fixed price. Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. Please place "SP4707-12-Q-0104" in the subject field of any e-mail correspondence. Questions regarding this RFQ are due by Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 4:00 PM EST. Late question shall not be addressed. Responses are due by Friday, September 21, 2012 4:00 PM EST. Late quotes shall not be accepted and shall not be considered for award. Please include your Cage Code within any quotes. Questions and/or quotations may be submitted by e-mail to David Stemple, the primary point of contact for this announcement, at david.stemple@dla.mil, or by FAX: (269) 961-4226. The following clauses/provisions are hereby incorporated by reference. Clauses may be accessed on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) - FAR 52.232-18 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Feb 2012) -- FAR 52.212-1 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Apr 2012) -- FAR 52.212-3 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. (Feb 2012) -- FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 2012) --FAR 52.212-5 In paragraph (a) the following clauses apply: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). In paragraph (b) the following clauses apply: _X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Feb 2012) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). _X_ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). _X_ (12) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644). _X_ (16) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). _X_ (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). _X_ (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). _X_ (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012) (E.O. 13126). _X_ (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). _X_ (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). _X_ (31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). _X_ (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011). _X_ (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). _X_ (47) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). _X_ (50) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues of Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Mar 2012) -- DFARS 252.212.7001 In paragraph (b) the following clauses apply: (1) __X_ 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) (Section 847 of Pub. L. 110-181). (91) 52.212-9000, Changes - Military Readiness, as prescribed in 12.302(b)(3)(91). (103) The clause at 52.211-9014, Contractor Retention of Traceability Documentation, as prescribed in 11.304-92. (115) the clause at 52.246-2, Inspection of Supplies - Fixed Price. (116) the clause at 52.246-9066, Documentation of Traceability, as prescribed in 46.490(c).