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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 FBO #1024
SOLICITATION NOTICE

70 -- Multi-node computer cluster

Notice Date

9/13/2004
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

334111 — Electronic Computer Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area National Animal Disease Center, 2300 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010
 

ZIP Code

50010
 

Solicitation Number

RFQ9404
 

Response Due

9/27/2004
 

Archive Date

10/15/2004
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items identified below, 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: offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number: RFQ9404, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This procurement shall be solicited under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) code is 334111. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Corn Insects & Crop Genetics has a requirement to purchase a MULTI-NODE COMPUTER CLUSTER. Please quote on the following: Cluster nodes: 64 bit 2 GHz processors (2 processors/nodes, quantity:16nodes): 2 GB SDRAM, 80 GB hard drive; Cluster controller: 500 GB of hard drive space and 4GB SDRAM, Dual 64 bit 2 GHz processors; Unix-compatible server software - unlimited license; Rack; 14 outlet power distribution unit; Each node must come equipped, cluster controller must have 500 GB of hard drive space and 4GB SDRAM; 10 seat license for each node, unlimited license for cluster controller; 24 port gigabit switch; Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS); 2000 GB RAID with cache battery back-up; Must be capable of running iNquiry software preconfigured; Service and support: Three years of 24/7 support by telephone or e-mail with 30 minute response time; Three years of onsite support; Onsite response within 4 hours if contacted during business hours; Next day response if contacted after business hours. 1 each - Apple #Z08Y, Xserve G5 Dual 2 GHz or equal; 2 each - Apple #M9463G/A, AppleCare Service Parts Kit for Xserve G5 or equal; 17 each - Apple #M8830LL/B Apple Care Premium Service and Support for Xserve or equal; 16 each - Apple #Z08W Xserve G5 Cluster Node Dual 2 GHz or equal; 1 each - Apple #T5549LL/A APC Netshelter VS Enclosure 25U ? AR2805BLK or equal; 1 each - Apple #T9442LL/A Asante FriendlyNET GX5-2400W ? 24 Gigabit Switch or equal; 2 each - Apple #T7627LL/A, APC Smart-UPS 2200VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V or equal; 1 each - Apple #T4920LL/A APC Power Distribution Unit, 14 Outlet, 0 U, AP9551 or equal; 1 each - Apple #Z09D Xserve RAID or equal; 1 each - Apple #S1729LL/A AppleCare Premium Service & Support Plan for Xserve RAID Auto Enroll or equal; 1 each - Apple #M8940G/D Apple Fibre Channel PCI Card or equal; 1 each - Apple #T8488LL/A iNquiry or equal. This solicitation incorporates the following FAR clauses, provisions, and addendums: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 52-211-6 Brand Name or Equal; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Item; 52-212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; In Paragraph (B) of 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.203-6, 52.23-9, 52.225-1, 52.225-13 and 52.232-33. All offerors must include copies of 52.212-3 (representations and certifications). FAR 19.502.2(a) applies to this purchase. Therefore, small business manufacturers will be given priority in the evaluation process. Faxed quotations are acceptable to Marlys Pomranke at fax number 1-515-663-7482 on or before September 27, 2004 Central Standard Time. All responses will be evaluated in order to determine the ability to meet the above stated capabilities. The Government shall award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive/responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government per FAR 13.106-2. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material, literature, brochures and other such information corresponding to each minimum required item, which demonstrates the capabilities of the offeror?s data. Offerors shall identify where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government?s functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. Offeror shall include references of three (3) firms for which similar data was provided. The anticipate award date is September 30, 2004. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Agency.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, Corn Insects and Crop Genetics Unit, Ames, Iowa,

Zip Code: 50011

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00670934-W 20040915/040913211625 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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