Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 243, Greenbelt, MD 20771

70 -- UPGRADE FROM THE STORENET FASERVER MODEL 1300 TO 1400 SOL RFQ5-31960/992 POC Donna Broderick, Purchasing Agent, 301-286-7960 Leigh Anne Giraldi, Contracting Officer, 301-286-4962. The NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) plans to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) RFQ5-31960/992 on a sole source basis to StoreNet FAServer model 1300 to the StoreNet FAServer 1400, a StoreNet FAServer model 1400 spares kit, and 28 upgrades from 2GB drives to 4GB drives for FAServer Model 1400 which currently has insufficient storage capacity. This acquisition is being done pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (1), only one responsible source. Specifically, this upgrade shall be capable of supporting the FAServer Model 1400 which uses proprietary operating system from Network Appliance to uniquely manage the storage of network files, the Write Anywhere File Layout (WAFL), the storage shelf, hotswap disk carriers, power supplies, and drive expansion kit are part of an integrated system with the upgrades. The upgrade provided shall work within the complex integration of the storage shelf and operating system utilizing required firmware, spindle vibration and performance characteristics. The uprades provided shall be in compliance with the exisiting system warranty. A purchase order will be issued which shall include removal of existing 2GB drives and installation of 4GB upgrades from the FAServer 1400 in compliance with existing warranty. All requests for RFQ's must be in writing and should be received within 15 days of the date of the publication of this synopsis. NASA shall consider all proposals submitted by responsive, responsible sources. Selection will be based on price and all price related factors. The response shall be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish bonafide capability to meet these requirements. No collect calls or telephone requests will be accepted. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0160)

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