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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 07, 2009 FBO #2750
SOLICITATION NOTICE

70 -- Sun Servers and Racks

Notice Date

6/5/2009
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

423430 — Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Maxwell AFB Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Bldg 804, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, 36112-6334
 

ZIP Code

36112-6334
 

Solicitation Number

F2XTA19075A001
 

Archive Date

6/30/2009
 

Point of Contact

Jason T. Wilburn, Phone: 334-953-6615
 

E-Mail Address

jason.wilburn@maxwell.af.mil
(jason.wilburn@maxwell.af.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

GENERAL INFORMATION The 42nd Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza, Bldg 804, Maxwell AFB, AL has a requirement to purchase items as described in the Schedule of Supplies/Services. This is a streamlined 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 notice. A written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is issued as a request for quote (Reference-Number F2XTA19075A001). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-32 (14 May 2009) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) change notice 20090115. A Firm Fixed Priced Award will be made in accordance with the following the Schedule of Supplies: NAICS Code: 423430; size standard: 100 employees The Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating is C9E. IMPORTANT NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT IS SOLICITING FOR "OPEN MARKET" QUOTES ONLY. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) QUOTES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NATURE OF ACQUISITON: AFLOA/JAS has a requirement to purchase Two Servers and Three Racks. This brand name purchase to support AFLOA/JAS. (See Attatchment) The Schedule of Supplies provides all items and quantities required. This procurement will be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as a 100% small business set-aside. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: This acquisition is for the purchase of the following items: CLIN 0001: 2 Ea, Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 Server, 2 * 8 Core 1.2GHz UltraSPARC T2 Plus processors, 32GB FBDIMM memory (16 *2GB), 8 disk capacity, 2 * 146GB 10K RPM SAS disks, 1 DVD+/-RW, 4 - 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 1 serial port, 4 USB ports, 4 dedicated PCI-E low profile slot, 2 PCI-E low profile or XAUI (10Gb ethernet) slots, 2 (N+1) 1100W power supplies, Solaris 10 software pre-installed, RoHS-6 complaint. (Standard Configuration: SEUPCJE2Z) CLIN 0002: 4 Ea, Localized Power Cord Kit North American/Asian This Product is Hazard Class Y, RoHS compliant CLIN 0003: 4 Ea, Sun StorageTek PCI-E Enterprise 4Gb FC host bus adapter, Dual channel includes standard and low profile brackets, low profile form factor. RoHS 6 compliant CLIN 0004: 2 Ea, Sun PCI-E Low profile Dual GigE UTP, low profile bracket on board, standard bracket included. RoHS-6 compliant CLIN 0005: 2 Ea, The Sun i-Runbook Service provides web-based set of procedures instructing customers on how to maintain their data center environment. The Standard Edition includes up to 10 pre-selected Sun i-Runbook content modules and transfer of information describing how to customize and maintain the Sun i-Runbook. CLIN 0006: 3 Ea, Rack, 42-1000-600mm wide, empty shipping only CLIN 0007: 3 Ea, Jumper Cable Start Up Kit: qty 10 of 1 meter C13 plugs + qty 10 of 2 meter C13 plugs + qty 2 1 meter C19 plugs + Qty 2 2meter C19 plugs CLIN 0008: 6 Ea, Sun Rack II 10kVA PDU, Single Phase, 48 Supplied Amps Max, NEMA L6-30P on 4m captive cords, Data Center Two 30A NEMA L6-30R (30A breakers), 42 C13 and 6 C19 Outlets in 6 Groups, Current Metering. QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must comply with the following instructions. Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFQ. a. The offeror must the accede to all solicitation requirements, including technical, and the terms and conditions by submitting the following statement with your response to this solicitation: "I accede to all of the requirements of this synopsis/solicitation, including specifications (CLINs 0001 - 0007), and terms and conditions." b. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act Certificate with quotation. c. Offerors must provide a unit price and extended price for all items referenced in the "SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES". d. The offeror must provide proof that they are a Sun "partener" that is "fully accredited" to sell all Sun hardware and software products in the United States. e. Interested parties capable of providing the requirement must submit a written quote to include discount terms, tax identification number, cage code, and DUNS. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ, contractors must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, no exceptions. To register, please visit http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. IMPORTANT NOTE: Multiple Offerors nor Multiple Awards will be considered. A single award will be made in the resultant contract. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS The Equipment must be new. Equipment that is used/refurbished, out-of-date, end of life in its life cycle or equipment that is considerd gray market will not be excepted. The manufacturer must certify all equipment before delivery and warranty all equipment afterwards. "Burn-in" must have already been completed. BASIS FOR AWARD Award will be based on technical acceptability and price. An offer will be determined technically acceptable if no exception is taken to the specifications (CLINS 0001 - 0008) and "Additional Requirements " stated above. Also the vendor must be a Sun "partner" that is "fully accredited" to sell all Sun hardware and software products in the United States, Per the "Sun Partner Directory" at http://partneradvantage.sun.com/catalog/search/home.jsf.. Award will then be based on price. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The following clauses apply: By reference: 52.204-7: - Central Contractor Registration 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources and Subcontractors 252.204-7004, Alternate A By Full Text: FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, and the following additional FAR clauses under paragraph (b) are applicable: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applies to this acquisition, and specifically the following clauses under paragraphs (a) and (b) are applicable: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of clause) AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (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 party to another official who can resolve the concern. (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, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, [Insert names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers, and e-mail addresses]. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned 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 (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (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) MAXWELL 114 REQUIRED POSTERS (FEB 2003) Please utilize the following website to access and download as appropriate EEO posters, Service Contract posters, and disability posters required in accordance with 52.222-26, 52.222-41, and 52.222-36 respectively. http://www.dol.gov/osbp/sbrefa/poster/main.htm (End of clause) Maxwell 119 WAWF-ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF INVOICE JAN 2007 Reference DFAR Clause 252.232-7003 "ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS." Invoices shall be submitted and accepted using Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) web-based system at https://wawf.eb.mil. For information on WAWF including web-based training, visit the web-site and click on "About WAWF". The web-site also contains detailed instructions for setting up your computer to achieve the best results with the system. If you have additional questions contact the WAWF-RA Customer Helpdesk at (866) 618-5988, Option 2 The following information codes will be required to submit your invoices correctly through WAWF: SELECT TYPE OF INVOICE: Contract Specialist/Administrator select only one (1) of the following: 1 Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo) (Creates two documents, an Invoice and a Receiving Report, within one data entry session (Combo). Creating both documents at the same time, rather than separately, is recommended. 0 Construction Invoice (Creates a Construction Payment Invoice from a contract for construction. Both an Inspector and a Contracting Officer must review and accept). Contract Number: Block 2 of the SF1449 Form (If this is a GSA Delivery Order award, enter the GSA NUMBER) Delivery Order: Block 4 of (Order Number) of SF1449 No Dashes - (if applicable) Pay DoDAAC: Block 16a (Payment will be made by) of SF1449 - Pay DoDAAC code is used to route documents to the Defense Finance Accounting office responsible for payment. The accounts payable mailing address can be located in Block 18a of SF1449. You can easily access payment information using the DFAS web site at http://www.dod.mil/dfas. Your contract/purchase order number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment. Issue by DoDAAC: Block 9 (Issued by) of SF1449. Contracting office that issued your contract - WAWF uses the code to route the document to the base. Admin DoDAAC: Block 16 (Administered by) of SF1449) Ship-To Code: Block 15 (Deliver To) of SF1449 - This is a crucial piece of information. It will be different for almost every contract issued. Ship-From Code: Not a required field for Air Force contracts. Inspected by DoDAAC: Block 15 (Deliver to) of SF1449 - If an inspection is called for in the document, then you must provide the DoDAAC/Ext this code identifies the inspector. Service Acceptor: Block 15 (Deliver to) of SF1449 - It is used to route documents to receiving service acceptor in WAWF. LPO DoDAAC/Ext: Not a required field for Air Force contracts. ADDITIONAL E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONS: The VENDOR and the DFAS Office will automatically receive a notice; after clicking SUBMIT WAWF will prompt for additional email submissions. The following E-Mail addresses MUST be input in order to prevent delays in processing: Receiver/Acceptor: micheal.lambert@maxwell.af.mil Contract Specialist: jason.wilburn@maxwell.af.mil Contracting Officer: sandra.turner@maxwell.af.mil In addition to the requirement of this local clause, the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the appropriate payment clauses in this contract when submitting payment requests. The following provisions apply: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items (Jan 2004), applies to this acquisition and is addended to delete paragraphs (e) Multiple offers and paragraph (h) Multiple Awards. FAR 52.212-3, ALT 1 Offerors are reminded that Representations and Certifications are maintained at the following website: http://orca.bpn.gov/publicserach.aspx. In the event Representations and Certifications are not on file, Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR Part 52 or on on-line at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Jan 2009) By full text: FAR 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Jul 2008) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. (End of Provisions) IMPORTANT NOTE: All product items sold to the Government should be properly marked with manufacturer's name and part number. Responses to this notice shall be provided in writing via e-mail to: SSgt Jason T. Wilburn, at jason.wilburn@maxwell.af.mil. All responses shall be received NLT 1:00 PM CDST on 15 June 09. Email is the preferred method. Points of Contact: SSgt Jason T. Wilburn, Contract Specialist, Phone (334) 953-6615, Fax (334) 953-2856. Attatchment: Brand Name Justification: A. Similar Sun equipment operates in the JAS computer room to store data and manage Judge Advocate General specific programs and systems. The new equipment will be used by the Directorate of Legal Information Services to build an IT COOP that connects to tis equipment to provide not only rplication, but also failover, and load-balancing across the COOP, identical Sun equipment must be purchased. B. AFLOA/JAS is responsible for numerous applications accessed by the legal communityDoD wide: all these applications as well as JAS equipment, software and programs are configured to Sun specifications. C. JAS has several IT specialist that have been specifically trained to run the Sun equipment. Thousands of dollars would be required to train personnel to operate another brand of equipment. Therefore, to purchase another type of equipment would neither be cost effective or productive.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AETC/MaxAFBCS/F2XTA19075A001/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: 50 Lemay Plaza South, BLDG 804, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, 36112, United States

Zip Code: 36112
 

Record

SN01837183-W 20090607/090605234854-e5929472fea985b5d9ddde4f9bbcfa55 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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