70 -- COMPUTER SERVER AND PROCESSORS

Notice Date

July 27, 2001

Contracting Office

ESC/PKOP, Services Branch, Operational Contracting Division, 104 Barksdale St., Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1806

ZIP Code

01731-1806

Solicitation Number

F19650-01-Q-0032

Response Due

July 31, 2001

Point of Contact

Vera Strickland, Contract Specialist, 781-377-6737; Christine Dolan, Contracting Officer, 781-377-2236

E-Mail Address

Click Here to E-mail the POC (vera.strickland@hanscom.af.mil; christine.dolan@hanscom.af.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format described in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), F19650-01-Q-0032. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 54151. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-26, dated 16 May 01. The AFRL Collaborative Research Environment (CoRE) is expected to provide data storage and processing services for multiple satellite data programs. To meet mission requirements, a new server needs to be purchased and the existing computing capacity needs to upgraded and expanded to accommodate the increase data flow. CLIN 0001 1 EA, Sun Enterprise 420R server consisting of 4 processors (450 MHz), 4 Gb RAM, dual power supplies, and Solaris 8 operating System. The chassis, motherboard and processors must be Sun equipment or compatible, since CoRE maintains a stock of spares, and buying a third-party chassis would require a second stock of parts. The RAM can be either Sun original or Data Ram brand, as long as all of the memory is the same brand. CLIN 0002, 6 EA, Sun, or compatible 450MHz processors for Enterprise 420R server to ensure optimum system performance. CLIN 0003, 6 EA, Memory kits for Sun Enterprise 420R or compatible, 512 Mb per kit. Must be DataRam brand or compatible in order to match existing memory. CLIN 0004, 8 EA, Memory kits for Sun Enterprise 420R, 512 Mb per kit. Must be Sun brand memory or compatible in order to match existing system memory. Firms that can satisfy this requirement should submit published specification sheets or product catalogue(s) that clearly identify the firm's products, which meet the Government's requirements. The firm must also submit a product price list(s) and literature relevant to the acquisition. The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, (the specific criteria to be included in paragraph (a) is technical conformance and price); FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial (all offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal); FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (in paragraph (b) the following clauses apply: FAR 52.222-21, FAR 52.222-26. FAR 52.222-36 and Far 52.222-37, FAR 52.204-6, Contractor Identification Number-Date Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, FAR 52.223-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and DFARS 252.204-7004, required Contractor Registration (MAR 87); DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (in paragraph (b) the following clause is applicable: DFARS 252-225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. Clauses and provision may be accessed in full text at: https://farsite.hill,af,mil. All offers are due to later than 2:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) 31 Jul 2001. All offers may be mailed to ESC/PKOP, ATTN: Vera Strickland, 20 Schilling Circle, Bldg 1305 3rd Floor, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2800 or e-mailed to Vera.Strickland @hanscom.af.mil or faxed to 781-377-9217, ATTN: Vera Strickland. Be advised that all parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may request an application at (888) 227-2423 or through the website Central Contractor Registration (CCR). https://www.ccr2000.com. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. In accordance with 5315.9001, an Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Joseph P. Maryeski, Colonel, USAF, at 781-377-5106.

Web Link

ESC Business Opportunities Web Page (http://www.herbb.hanscom.af.mil)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010731/70SOL013.HTM (D-208 SN50T1V3)