SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- Storage Upgrade to Current Storage Area Network (SAN) - Provisions and Clauses - Specifications
- Notice Date
- 4/6/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334112
— Computer Storage Device Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Directorate of Contracting, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814-4799
- ZIP Code
- 20814-4799
- Solicitation Number
- HU0001-10-Q-0824
- Point of Contact
- Ruthie Washington, Phone: (301) 295-1377, Michelle Creenan, Phone: 301-295-3924
- E-Mail Address
-
clarinda.washington@usuhs.mil, micreenan@usuhs.mil
(clarinda.washington@usuhs.mil, micreenan@usuhs.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Specifications Provisions and Clauses The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), located in Bethesda, MD has a requirement to add 13 TB of Storage Area Network capacity and installation support. Drives will be installed into the existing Compellent Storage Area Network system which was procured by the USU in FY08. The equipment is required to support USU researchers and the Biomedical Information Center. This request for quotes (RFQ) is issued in accordance with FAR Part 12-Acquistion of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation incorporates all relevant provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-40. This solicitation is set aside for small businesses and the applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 334112 - Computer Storage Device Manufacturing. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation, number HU0001-10-Q-0824, is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to monitor Federal Business Opportunities, http://www.fedbizopps.gov/ for the issuance of any amendments to the solicitation. Competition is limited to the Storage Area Network capacity and installation support by Compellent and Compellent's authorized vendors. Compellent's Storage Area Network is the only computer hardware memory that supports USU's existing Storage Area Network system. Storage Area Network technology relies upon proprietary hardware and software to operate the system. This includes not only the hardware/software that runs the system, but the network interface cards that are installed. If another vendor product is procured, the entire Storage Area Network must be replicated to include network cabinets, hardware, software and interface cards. Additionally, USU would be required to learn two different systems and train personnel in the operation of two different systems. Compellent's Storage Area Network package is the only technology that supports the following : · Quickstart bundle · Hardware and drives · Software · Hardware Support · Software support Additional specifications are attached. Quote Format: CLIN Description 0001 13.97 TB raw capacity of Compellent data storage: 1 each @ $______, total $______ 0002 Shipping: 1 ea @ $_________ Delivery is to occur before May 11, 2010 at 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. A detailed address will be included in award. Quotes are due on April 16 th at 9:00 a.m. EST. Quotes must be emailed to clarinda.washington@usuhs.mil. Faxed or mailed quotes will not be accepted. The resultant single award will be a firm fixed price purchase order. The award will be made based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). Quoted items must meet the specifications provided in the RFQ to be considered for award. Contractors must provide sufficient detail in their quotes demonstrating the quoted item meets the specifications listed in the RFQ. All questions must be emailed to clarinda.washington@usuhs.mil by COB April 11 th. Questions will be answered by an amendment to the solicitation. Telephone: (301) 295-1377. Contractors must also complete FAR Provision 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items), which is included in the attached RFQ.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/USUHS/BethesdaMD/HU0001-10-Q-0824/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States
- Zip Code: 20814
- Zip Code: 20814
- Record
- SN02113727-W 20100408/100406234913-3142b2ad8daaeb057de048ff1a930801 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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