THEMIS SERVERS

**THIS NOTICE IS AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE SERVER SPECIFICATION ATTACHMENT** This combined synopsis/solicitation is being posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov. It is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopses and solicitations to the internet by the Navy Sea Systems Command. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), has a requirement for a Firm Fixed-Price contract to procure fifteen(15) Themis RES-XR4-3U Servers, Part # 535-100052-11814. 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; a proposal is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number N00178-14-Q-1014, is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation document with incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition 2005-74, effective 01Jul 2014,and Defense Acquisition Circular DPN 2014062. The NAICS Code associated with this procurement is 334111 with a size standard of 100 employees. NEW Equipment ONLY; No remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. INSTRUCTIONS: The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items: In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the time for proposal and capability evaluation, it is requested that the offeror submit a proposal in accordance with the format and content specified. The original shall be clearly identified as "ORIGINAL" and bear original signatures. The copies shall be complete and clearly identified as "COPY". The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "DUNS" followed by the DUNS number that identifies the offeror's name and address. The offeror shall provide documentation that shows their current active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. The offeror shall demonstrate their technical understanding of the requirements of this contract by submitting information which may include but not be limited to existing product literature, brochures, etc. that offers a product which will best meet the needs of the Government. This information shall provide complete specifications of the proposed system which will allow the Government to make this determination. A copy of the commercial warranty provisions shall also be provided. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 Alt I and DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items as a part of their proposal. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clauses at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (MAY 2012) subparagraphs (a)(1), (b)(1), (2), (4), (6), (26), (27), (28), (29), (30), (31), (32), (34), (38), (42), (46), (47), (d), and (e); DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items subparagraphs (a), (b) (1), (6)(i), (9), (23) and (29)(iv). Additionally, FAR 52.204-7, 52.209-6, 52.211-17, 52.232-1, 52.232-8, 52.232-11, 52.232-25, 52.233-1, 52.233-3, 52.243-1, 52.244-6, 52.246-1, 52.247-34, 52.249-1, and DFARS Clause 252.204-7004 Alt A, 252.211-7003, 252.225-7002, 252.243-7001 will be included in the resultant contract. The following local clauses will also be included: Ddl-F20 (stating our hours of operation), Ddl-F30 (requiring notice of partial deliveries), Ddl-F40 (requiring notice of late delivery), HQ-C-2-0024 (requiring the extension of Commercial Warranty) and HQ-G-2-0007 (requiring electronic invoices through Wide Area Workflow) (https://wawf.eb.mil/) The FAR and DFAR provisions and clauses referenced by this solicitation can be found in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/farsite.html & http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. AWARD: The award shall be firm fixed price. In order to be eligible for award, firms must be determined to be responsible in accordance with FAR 9.104-1 and they must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Instructions for registration may be found at: https://www.sam.gov/ and the number for the Helpdesk is 1- 866-606-8220. Offeror shall not be Suspended or Debarred at time of award. The closing date is 25 August 2014 at 12:00 pm, Eastern Time. Anticipated Award date is on or before 09/30/2014. Items shall be shipped to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, Division, Receiving Officer, 6220 Tisdale Road, Suite 159, Dahlgren VA 22448-5114, between the hours of 0700 and 1430 local time on weekdays. No deliveries will be accepted on Federal Holidays. Electronic quote submission is encouraged at yarina.taylor@navy.mil , but the quote may also be delivered to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Attn: CS20-20, Yarina Taylor, Bldg. 183, Room 102, 17632 Dahlgren Road. Suite 157, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5110.