SOLICITATION NOTICE
D -- Nimble Storage HW Maintenance Renewal Support
- Notice Date
- 3/3/2020 5:43:33 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541519
— Other Computer Related Services
- Contracting Office
- NIWC PACIFIC SAN DIEGO CA 92152-5001 USA
- ZIP Code
- 92152-5001
- Solicitation Number
- N66001-20-Q-6239
- Response Due
- 3/10/2020 12:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 06/08/2020
- Point of Contact
- Brittney C Gaudino
- E-Mail Address
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brittney.gaudino@navy.mil
(brittney.gaudino@navy.mil)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Competitive quotes are being requested under Request for Quote (RFQ) Number N66001-20-Q-6239. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 541519, Other Computer Related Services, and the size standard is $30.0 (millions of dollars). This procurement is a Full and Open Competitive requirement. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS THIS IS A BRAND NAME REQUIREMENT, SUBSTITUTIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The Government is seeking to acquire Nimble Storage (NS) Hardware (HW) Maintenance support for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) NS NBD Parts Exchange (""Exch"") Support (part number HT7A1AC), and HPE NS NBD Parts Exch with Defective Media Retention (DMR) Support (part number HT7A2AC). To be considered acceptable and eligible for award, quotes must provide all of the items and quantities listed below. The Government will not consider quotes or offers for partial items or quantities. Anticipated contract line items are as follows: Item 0001 HPE NS CS5000 Hybrid Base Array MFG: Nimble Storage Part Number: Q8B31A Serial Numbers: AF162239NIM; AF161375NIM; AF162043NIM; AF161767NIM; AF162241NIM; AF161749NIM; AF163727NIM; AF163861NIM; AF162502NIM; AF153817NIM; AF161744NIM; AF161752NIM; AF161794NIM; and, AF164501NIM. QTY: 14 Item 0002 HPE NS 6x10GbE 2p Adapter Kit MFG: Nimble Storage Part Number: Q8C01A Serial Number: N/A QTY: 14 Item 0003 HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 126 TB HDD Bundle MFG: Nimble Storage Part Number: Q8B56A Serial Number: N/A QTY: 14 Item 0004 HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 5.76 TB Cache Bundle MFG: Nimble Storage Part Number: Q8B64A Serial Number: N/A QTY: 14 Item 0005 HPE NS CS 3/5/7000/SF 2.88 TB Cache Bundle MFG: Nimble Storage Part Number: Q8B62A Serial Number: N/A QTY: 14 Item 0006 NS CS ES1 60TB HDD 1.6 TB Cache Shelf MFG: Nimble Storage Part Number: Q8H31A Serial Number: AF114900NIM QTY: 1 Item 0007 HPE NS CS ES1 90 TB HBB 1.9 TB Cache Shelf MFG: Nimble Storage Part Number: Q8C42A Serial Number: AF117612NIM QTY: 1 Item 0008 NS CS700 Hybrid Base Array MFG: Nimble Storage Part Number: Q8H14A Serial Number: AF128456NIM QTY: 1 Item 0009 HPE NS 2x10GbE 2p Adapter Kit MFG: Nimble Storage Part Number: Q8B88A Serial Number: N/A QTY: 1 Item 0010 NS CS Hybrid 48 TB HDD Bundle MFG: Nimble Storage Part Number: Q8H21A Serial Number: N/A QTY: 1 Item 0011 HPE NS CS500/700 7.68 TB Cache Field Upgrade MFG: Nimble Storage Part Number: Q8D03A Serial Number: N/A QTY: 1 Expected Period of Performance (PoP): 01 April 2020 � 01 April 2021 Delivery and Acceptance Shipping Address: Free on Board (FOB) Destination DoDAAC: N66001 Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific Old Town Campus (OTC-7) 4297 Pacific Highway, Bldg. OT7 ATTN: Kevin Menoher (PR 1300834563) San Diego, CA 92110-5000 OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS The Government will award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offer whose quotation conforming to the solicitation represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), as defined in the 'EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD' section below. A COMPLETE QUOTE MUST BE RECEIVED FOR CONSIDERATION. Respond to each item listed below, if the response is ""None"" or ""Not applicable,"" explicitly state and explain. The Government may consider quotes that fail to address or follow all instructions to be unacceptable and ineligible for contract award. A complete quote includes a response and submission to each of the following: 1. General Information: Offeror Business Name, Address, Cage and DUNS Codes (ensure Representation and Certifications are up to date in the System for Award Management (SAM) website (""SAM.gov""), via https://www.sam.gov/), Business Size and Type of Small Business based on applicable NAICS Code as provided above, Federal Tax ID, and Primary Point of Contract (to include telephone and e-mail address). 2. Technical Acceptability Documentation: a. The offer must address and meet the requirements/specifications as defined under Technical Acceptability in Factor I below. b. Sustainable Acquisitions Information and Certification: The Contractor shall comply with all sustainable acquisition policies in an effort to minimize the Government's environmental impact and deliver community benefits through better selection and improved usage of products and services. In accordance FAR Part 23, sustainable acquisition policies apply to both contracts for supplies and services that require the delivery, use, or furnishing of products/services to the Government. Indicate if any the following sustainable acquisition categories apply to any products or services proposed: Energy Efficient, Water Efficient, Recycled, Bio-Based, Environmentally Preferable, Non-ozone depleting substances, Less Toxic and/or Less GHGs. c. Authorized Source Confirmation: The following product certification statement below applies to ""ALL"" line items and each offeror must submit supporting documentation, as needed: To be considered for award, the offeror/Contractor is required to submit documentation confirming that they are an authorized source. An ""Authorized Source"" is defined as the original manufacturer, a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. 3. Price Quote: Submit complete pricing for each individual item listed in the ""DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS"" section above to include the unit of issue, the extended price for each line item, and a total price in US Dollars ($). Offerors shall include all FOB Destination shipping costs within their submitted pricing to the Government. 4. Commercial Warranty: If available, provide the terms and length of the Workmanship and/or Manufacturer Warranty on the product(s) and/or services proposed included in the proposed purchase price. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD: Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a contract to the LPTA offeror, who is registered with Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) and SAM.gov; however, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of quotes submitted and availability of funds. An offer will be considered non-responsive if technical acceptability is not met. Technical Acceptability is defined in Factor I below. Factor I � Technical Acceptability: The Government will evaluate the quote to see if the following specification requirements are met to include all information required for a complete quote as defined in paragraph #2 above: This requirement contains supplies that are Brand Name pursuant to FAR 11.105, Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer. To be considered for award, the offeror is required to certify that the product being offered is an original, new, and TAA compliant (reference paragraph 2(c) above) Nimble Storage products. The Government will only accept the required brand name product as specified for each individual item listed in the ""DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS"" section above. NOTICE: Reseller must be a ""FEDERAL"" authorized re-sell partner. Factor II � Price: The Government will evaluate the total price to determine if it is fair and reasonable. The price quote shall include a unit price for each item and a total FFP for all line items. The total FFP shall include all applicable taxes, shipping, and handling costs. NOTICE: Any offer rated ""Unacceptable"" under any one of the above factors may be determined to be ineligible for contract award. DUE DATE AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION Eligible Offerors: All offerors must have a completed registration in SAM.gov prior to award of contract. Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/. Complete SAM registration means offerors shall have registered CAGE and DUNS Codes. Page Limitations: NONE Formatting Requirements: Offerors shall submit quotes in electronic PDF or Word format; and text shall be formatted on an 8 � by 11inch page in 12 point Times New Roman font. Questions Due Date and Submission Requirements: All questions must be received before Thursday, 05 March 2020 at 10:00 AM, Pacific Time. Questions must be addressed to Brittney Gaudino at (619) 553- 4506 or brittney.gaudino@navy.mil. Questions may be addressed at the discretion of the Government. NOTICE: Offerors shall reference ""RFQ# N66001-20-Q-6239"" in the subject line of all email inquiries and exchanges regarding this acquisition. RFQ Due Date and Submission Requirements: This RFQ closes on Tuesday, 10 March 2020 at 10:00 AM, Pacific Time. Quotes must be uploaded on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website via https://e- commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil, under NIWC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-20-Q-6239. NOTICE: The Government will not consider or accept any quotes or offers submitted via email, and, will not consider or accept quotes or offers received by the Government after the aforementioned closure date and time of this RFQ. Government RFQ Point of Contract (POC): The POC for this solicitation is Brittney Gaudino at brittney.gaudino@navy.mil. NOTICE: Offerors shall reference ""RFQ# N66001-20-Q-6239"" in the subject line of all email inquiries and exchanges regarding this acquisition. NAVWAR e-Commerce Website Assistance: For e-Commerce technical issues, contact the Paperless Initiatives Help Desk at (858) 537-0644 or paperless.spawar@navy.mil. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-01 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Publication Notice 20180928. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The FAR and DFARS clauses can be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/. The following FAR and DFARS provisions, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2016); 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016); 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror (Jul 2016); 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror (Jul 2016); 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018); 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2019); 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (Nov 2015); 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016); 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors � Commercial Items (Jan 2017); 52.212-3 and Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications�Commercial Items (Jan 2017); 52.219-1 and Alt I, Small Business Program Representations (Oct 2014); 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999); 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984); 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation (Dec 2016); 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran�Representation and Certifications (Oct 2015); 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Apr 1984); 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011); 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System- Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations (Jun 2015); 252.217-7026, Identification of Sources of Supply (Nov 1995); and, 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea (Aug 1992). FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and includes the following clauses by reference: 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003); 52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016); 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015); 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008); and, 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (Jul 2013). The following FAR and DFARS clauses, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition: 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016); 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016); 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014); 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2019); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017); 52.212-5-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to acquisition and includes: 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (Jul 2013); 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013); 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013); 52.233-1, Disputes (May 2014); 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004); 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991); 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998); 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984); 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011); 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013); 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992); 252.204-7006, Billing Instructions (Oct 2005); 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure (Sep 2011); 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (Oct 2016); 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (May 2011); 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payment Program- Basic (Dec 2016); 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013); 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012); 252.232-7006, Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions (May 2013); 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006); 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991); and, 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jun 2013).
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- Address: Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, Old Town Campus (OTC-7) 4297 Pacific Highway, Bldg. OT7San Diego, CA 92110-5000, USA
- Zip Code: 92110-5000
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 92110-5000
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