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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 03, 2012 FBO #3844
SOLICITATION NOTICE

D -- Upgrade EMC SAN Navisphere Software - Attachments

Notice Date

6/1/2012
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

511210 — Software Publishers
 

Contracting Office

Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Acquisition Locations, DLA Distribution, J Avenue, DDC J7-AB, Bldg 404, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070-5001, United States
 

ZIP Code

17070-5001
 

Solicitation Number

SP330012Q0080
 

Archive Date

7/3/2012
 

Point of Contact

Alan M Noble, Phone: 717-770-4192
 

E-Mail Address

Alan.Noble@dla.mil
(Alan.Noble@dla.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Attachment 2 Brand Name Justification Attachment 1 DLA Distribution SANs This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 - Acquisitions of Commercial Items and FAR 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures 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. Solicitation SP3300-12-Q-0080 is being issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ). This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-58 effective 18 May 2012, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20120522 edition, and Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD) Current to Revision 5 and PROCLTR 2012-32. The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. This acquisition is unrestricted to business size. For informational purposes only, the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 511210 with a small business size standard of $25,000,000.00. This is a brand name acquisition for upgrading EMC2 Storage Area Network (SAN) from AX4-5 Navisphere Express to AX4-5 Navisphere Manager for DLA Distribution depots that are supported by DLA Information Operations New Cumberland, PA. Only EMC2 AX4-5 Navisphere Manager will meet the agency's needs. CLINs: CLIN 0001: Brand Name EMC2 AX4-5 Navisphere Manager See Attachment 1 for DLA Distribution depot EMC2 SAN with serial number listing. SAN upgrades shall be performed by certified EMC2 technicians and will take the SAN arrays to the latest version of the Navisphere Manager. Quantity: 30 EA at Unit Price: $_________; Extended Price $____________ Delivery Information: DLA Information Operations New Cumberland, PA 17070 CLIN 0002: Brand Name EMC2 M-PRESW-001 Premium software support for CLIN 0001 Period of performance: 12 months from award date. Place of performance in accordance with attachment 1. Quantity: 30 EA at Unit Price $_________; Extended Price $______________ CLIN 0003: Brand Name EMC2 CE-SUBCUS01 EMC2 training customer subscription Training shall include the following: *Covers EMC2 Core and VMware *Five (5) weeks of instructor led training via classroom or internet *Unlimited e-learning domain access *Three (3) video of instructor led training of DLA Information Operations New Cumberland, PA choice that are mailed out in the form of DVDs *Three (3) EMC Proven Test Vouchers good toward certifying at third party test centers Quantity: 2 EA at Unit Price: $________; Extended Price $_____________ Attachments: Attachment 1: SANs Attachment 2: Brand Name Justification Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449. The following FAR, DFARS, and DLAD clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. The full text version of these clauses and provisions may be viewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items. Addenda to 52.212-1; the following paragraphs are hereby deleted from this provision: (e) multiple offers and (h) multiple awards. NOTE: To receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors MUST be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database IAW FAR 52.212-1(k) and DFARS 204.1104. Registration may be done on line at: www.ccr.gov. OFFER SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS-Quotes must include the following items. Submission of a quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration for award. Quotations may be submitted in contractor format and shall include: (1) Company name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and FAX number. (2) Solicitation number (3) All CLINs Priced (4) Contractor DUNS Number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code (5) All offerors shall self-certify that they are authorized distributors for EMC2 and self-certify that the offeror is free to compete and set their own prices and discounts. (6) Signed acknowledgements of amendments (applicable only if any amendments are issued against this solicitation) Evaluation The Government intends to award one Firm-Fixed Priced contract on an all or none basis to the lowest priced offeror. Contractors are required to include a copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items Alternate I or may indicate completion of the representations and certifications on the internet at http://orca.bpn.gov. Failure to include the certifications along with the price proposal or to complete the certifications on the internet may result in elimination from consideration for award. FAR 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Representation and Certification DLAD 52.233-9000 AGENCY PROTESTS Companies protesting this procurement may file a protest 1) with the Contracting Officer, 2) with the General Accounting Office, or 3) pursuant to Executive Order No. 12979, with the Agency for a decision by the Activity's Chief of the Contracting Office. Protests filed with the agency should clearly state that they are an "Agency Level Protest under Executive Order No. 12979." (Note: DLA procedures for Agency Level Protests filed under Executive Order No. 12979 allow for a higher level decision on the initial protest than would occur with a protest to the Contracting Officer; this is not an appellate review of a Contracting Officer's decision on a protest previously filed with the Contracting Officer). Absent a clear indication of the intent to file an agency level protest, protests will be presumed to be protests to the Contracting Officer. (End of Provision) DLAD 52.233-9001 DISPUTES: AGREEMENT TO USE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) (a) The parties agree to negotiate with each other to try to resolve any disputes that may arise. If unassisted negotiations are unsuccessful, the parties will use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques to try to resolve the dispute. Litigation will only be considered as a last resort when ADR is unsuccessful or has been documented by the party rejecting ADR to be inappropriate for resolving the dispute. (b) Before either party determines ADR inappropriate, that party must discuss the use of ADR with the other party. The documentation rejecting ADR must be signed by an official authorized to bind the contractor (see FAR 52.233-1, or for the agency, by the Contracting Officer, and approved at a level above the Contracting Officer after consultation with the ADR Specialist and with legal counsel (see DLA Directive 5145.1). Contractor personnel are also encouraged to include the ADR Specialist in their discussions with the Contracting Officer before determining ADR to be inappropriate. (c) If you wish to opt out of this clause, check here ( ). Alternate wording may be negotiated with the Contracting Officer. (End of Provision) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, Addenda to FAR 52.212-4: ACCESSIBILITY OF E&IT PRODUCTS TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (SECTION 508 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT) Unless otherwise specified, all products (supplies or services) furnished under this contract shall comply with the applicable Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) Accessibility Standards at 36 CFR part 1194. ILLEGAL ITEMS NOT AUTHORIZED ON FEDERAL INSTALLATION Illegal drugs, guns or other contraband are not authorized on this Federal installation. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure that its employees working on-site at this installation are U. S. citizens or legal aliens with no outstanding warrants. This installation is manned by a DoD Police Force who possesses apprehension authority, which includes holding suspects for local authorities. The local authorities can issue a citation that charges the individual with a specific offense and requires the individual to appear before a Federal Magistrate. This agency processes illegal aliens in accordance with INS instructions. MARK CONTRACT NUMBER ON ALL CORRESPONDENCE Contractor must mark the contract or purchase order number on all paperwork and shipments. The order number must appear on the exterior of the shipment. Failure to follow these instructions will hold up payment to you and could result in the return of merchandise at your expense. INSTRUCTION FOR PAYMENT BY DFAS This contract/order will be paid by DFAS. Invoices for supply contracts shall be submitted at time goods are shipped. Invoices for service contracts shall be submitted in accordance with instructions provided in the contract/order. At a minimum, each invoice shall include the following information: - Contractor name, address, and CAGE code - Invoice date and invoice number - Contract number/order number - Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) with corresponding BOSS document numbers - CLIN description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended total prices - Additional information required by the Prompt Payment Act at FAR 52.232-25 Invoices shall be emailed, faxed mailed to the Contract Specialist: Contract Specialist: Alan M. Noble E-Mail: Alan.Noble@dla.mil Fax: 717-770-7591 Address: DLA Distribution 2001 Mission Drive J-Ave, Building 404 Attn: Alan Noble New Cumberland, PA 17070 In accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (FAR 52.232-25), payment will normally be made within thirty (30) days after receipt of proper invoice or acceptance of supplies/services, whichever is later. All inquiries regarding payments shall be directed to: Defense Finance and Accounting Services BSM P.O. Box 369016 Columbus, OH 43236-9031 email: DFAS-CO_LC@dfas.mil Phone: 800-756-4571 - select option 2 and then option 2. Check payment status on the web at www.dod.mil/dfas under "Money Matters." MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES The Contractor personnel are employees of the Contractor and under the administrative control and supervision of the Contractor. The Contractor, through its personnel, shall perform the tasks prescribed in the Performance Work Statement/Statement Of Work. The Contractor shall select, supervise, and exercise control and direction over its employees under this contract. The Contractor shall not supervise, direct, or control the activities of the Government personnel or the employee of any other contractor, except any subcontractor employed by the Contractor on this contract. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor in the performance of contractual services under this contract. The Contractor is accountable to the Government for the actions of its personnel. SUBMISSION OF SERVICE/DELIVERY SLIPS Service verification slips must be delivered to the Technical POC/Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) following each on-site visit. Verification slips shall include the contract number, person's name who performed the service, date of time of performance, duration of service, and the tasks performed. All verification slips must be signed by an authorized person for whom the service was performed. Failure to comply will result in a delay in payment. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items in paragraph (b) the following clauses apply: FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment FAR 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The following additional clauses/provisions apply: DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, Alternate III DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFARS 252.204-7008 Export-Controlled Items DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DLAD 52.204-9002 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses Statement DLAD 52.247-9012 REQUIREMENTS FOR TREATMENT OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL (WPM) (FEB 2007) (a) This clause only applies when wood packaging material (WPM) will be used to make shipments under this contract and/or when WPM is being acquired under this contract. (b) Definition. Wood packaging material (WPM) means wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frame and cleats. The definition excludes materials that have undergone a manufacturing process, such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer, and oriented strand board (OSD). (c) All Wood Packaging Material(WPM) used to make shipments under DOD contracts and/or acquired by DOD must meet requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Materials in International Trade." DOD shipments inside and outside of the United States must meet ISPM 15 whenever WPM is used to ship DOD cargo. (1) All WPM shall comply with the official quality control program for heat treatment (HT) or kiln dried heat treatment (KD HT) in accordance with American Lumber Standard Committee, Incorporated (ALSC) Wood Packaging Material Program and WPM Enforcement Regulations (see http://www.alsc.org/). (2) All WPM shall include certification/quality markings in accordance with the ALSC standard. Markings shall be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All containers shall be marked on a side other than the top or bottom, contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ASLC approved DUNNAGE stamp. (d) Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry. The Agency reserves the right to recoup from the Contractor any remediation costs incurred by the Government. (End of Clause) All questions and inquiries should be addressed via email to Alan.Noble@dla.mil, Request for Quote Number SP3300-11-Q-1015. Pricing and representations/certifications are required NLT 4:00 PM EDT ON 18 JUNE 2012. This information should be submitted to above email address or faxed to 717-770-7591. ALL SOURCES MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACT REGISTRATION DATABASE, http://www.ccr.gov/, or an award cannot be processed.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DLA/J3/DDC/SP330012Q0080/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: DLA Information Operations New Cumberland, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070, United States

Zip Code: 17070
 

Record

SN02763440-W 20120603/120601234952-11fb7b1b9449340a57d8fcb6383eab4a (fbodaily.com)
 

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