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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation W50S8R-20-R-0042 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-07. This solicitation is set-aside 100 percent for Small Business. The NAICS code that applies is 334111 and business size is 1250 employees. This action will result in a FFP purchase order, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures under Full and Open competition After Exclusion of Sources.

Item: Redundant file share backup server and system

Quantity: 1 Each

Salient Characteristics: 

Network Attached Storage able to handle multiple separate networks; 4 NICs; iSCSI l; 10 GB Ethernet ports; 2 different domains; 92 raw TB - 46 useable; space rack mounted redundant power supplies

Minimum Processor:

Intel Xeon Silver 4208 2.1G, 8C/16T, 9.6GT/s, 11M Cache, Turbo, HT (85W) DDR4-2400 (338-BSWX)

Minimum Ram:

8GB RDIMM, 3200MT/s,

8GB RDIMM, 3200MT/s,

8GB RDIMM, 3200MT/s,

8GB RDIMM, 3200MT/s,

3200MT/s RDIMMs

Minimum NIC:

Intel X550 Quad Port 10GbE BASE-T

Delivery/installation is required within 120 days of contract award to the below address utilizing FOB Destination:

179 AW/CF

1947 Harrington Memorial Rd

Mansfield, Oh 44903-8049

Evaluations factors will be Best Value determination by evaluation of Responsiveness, Technical, and Price as set out in Attachment 1: Provisions and Clauses under Addendum to 52.212-2.

***Offerors shall include with their proposal a filled out 52.204-24 representation.***

All questions are due no later than 12:00 P.M. on 9 September 2020. All answers to questions will be posted, and are distributed on a non-attribution basis.

For more information regarding this solicitation please contact John Mack @ 419-520-6557 or via email at [email protected]. All offers are due by 12:00 P.M. EST on 18 September 2020, by: email [email protected].

List of Attachments:

Attachment 1 Provisions and Clauses that apply to this solicitation.

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AMENDMENT 01

Revised Specifications (Added processor, ram, NIC)

Proposal Due date changed to 18 September 2020.

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