THINKMATE STX XE36-2460 Data Server

The 10CONS/LGCB, Operational Contracting Office, U.S. Air Force Academy received a Sole Source justification for the purchase of a THINKMATE STX XE36-2460 Data Storage Device for which there is a non-manufacturing class waiver. This procurement is for the acquisition of a sole source commercial item using simplified procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 334111 and the business size standard is 1,000. Only one responsible source has been identified to satisfy the USAFA requirement. This requirement is part of an on-going research effort between the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) and the Air Force Research laboratory (AFRL). The two entities are engaged in a long-term research project, which requires the equipment pieces to be inter-operable and compatible with the existing infrastructure, network, and data needs. This request is issued for the USAF Academy Warfighter Effective Research Center. The nature of the research is the key factor necessitating this specific equipment configuration. This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. DO NOT submit a bid/quote at this time. The salient characteristics of the THINKMATE STX XE36-2460 being sought are: THINKMATE STX XE36-2460 - Power Estimate Watts: 330.1, Volts-Amps 338.35, BTU/h: 1126.3, Amps (110V): 3, Amps (208V): 1.59 - 2x Eight-Core Intel Xeon Processor E5-2650 V2 2.60GHz 20MB Cache (95W) - Intel C602 Chipset-Dual Intel 10-Gigabit Ethernet-8x SATA-IPMI 2.0 with LAN - 8x8 GB PC3-14900 1866MHz DDR3 ECC Registered DIMM - Thinkmate STX-4366 4U Chassis-36x Hot-Swap 3.5" SAS-Dual Expander-1280W Redundant Power - 2x 750GB SATA 6.0Gb/s 7200 RPM-2.5" Western Digital Black WD7500BPKX (9.5mm) - 36x 4.0TB SAS 2.0 6.0Gb/s 8-Port Controller with 1GB Cache - Cache Vault Flash Cache Protection Module for 9271 Series (LSICVM01) - Thinkmate 4U Chassis Front Bezel Kit - Quick-Release Rackmount Mounting Rails-26.5" to 36.4" (Included) (MCP-290-00057-0N) - Square to Round Hole Adapter Kit (For Round Hole Rack Support) - APC Smart-UPS 2200VA LCD 120V-2U Rackmount - Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard (2-CPS/ 2VNs/ 0-CALs) - Thinkmate 3 Year Warranty with Advanced Parts Replacement and NBD Onsite Service and RSL STX JE45-0400 - Supermicro SuperChassis 847E26-RJBOD1-4U-45x3.5" SAS Dual Expander -1400 W Redundant - 8x4.0TB SAS 2.0 6.0 Gb/s 7200 RPM - 3.5"- Toshiba MG03SCA Series - LSI MegaRAID 9286CV-8e SAS 6Gb/s 8-Port Controller with 1GB Cache - Thinkmate 4U Chassis Front Bezel Kit - Quick Release Rackmount Mounting Rails 26.5" to 36.4" (Included)(MCP-290-00057-0N) - Square to Round Hole Adapter Kit (for Round Hole Rack Support) - 2x Supermicro CBL-0166L External SAS Cable - SFF 8088 to SFF 8088 (1M Length) (28AWG) - Thinkmate 3 Year Warranty with Advanced Parts Replacement and NBD Onsite Service and RSL Freight The intent of this notice is to allow any offeror who believes he/she is capable of satisfying this requirement to submit evidence to the POC named below. Evidence can be provided in the form of company literature. It must support the offeror's claim that they can provide this brand name product. All qualified sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by this agency. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement can be conducted. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received NLT 1:00 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST) on 23 July 2015. Responses received after this will be considered late IAW FAR 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this announcement. Contractors must have a current registration with the System For Award Management (SAM) at http://sam.gov/. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract processed IAW FAR 12 and 13. The closing date of this synopsis is 1:00 pm, Mountain Standard Time (MST) on 23 July 2015. Questions should be addressed to the Primary POC Ken Madison, Contract Specialist, (719) 333-4504 or sent via e-mail to kenneth.madison.2@us.af.mil. Alternate POC is Ms. Susan Hashemi, Contracting Officer, (719) 333-8059, susan.hashemi@us.af.mil. 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (APR 2014) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA ombudsmen, James A. Anderson 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-2074 FAX 719-333-9018 email: james.anderson.72@us.af.mil Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2397, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause)