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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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-44.
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has a requirement for a 42 Terabyte-capacity Nexsan SATABeast Hard Drive Array. This requirement is being set aside for small businesses and competed solely through the Government Point of Entry (www.fbo.gov). This is a brand-name specific Request for Quotation. The specific requirements and associated contract clauses are included with this synopsis/solicitation and are viewable via the attachment entitled "Contract Clauses." Offerors must sign in to the FBO website to view the attachment. An MPIN may also be required.
All vendors interested in submitting a quote for consideration should do so, prior to the solicitation closing date, via E-MAIL ONLY to the point of contact(s) listed in this solicitation. Quotes not submitted via e-mail will NOT be evaluated. All submissions should be in accordance with the stipulations set forth below:
1. This solicitation is a Request for Quotes and is set aside for small businesses. Quotes from Other than Small Business (OSB) shall not be considered.
2. Quotes shall be based upon open market pricing.
3. Award shall be made to the offeror that submits the LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA) quote. The technical requirements of the hardware are detailed in attachment #1. BIDDERS MUST ADDRESS EACH ITEM IN THEIR QUOTE THAT WAS ADDRESSED IN THE SOLICITATION, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE.
4. Submissions should not contain attachments greater than 3MB in size. Such submissions may be excluded.
5. All items shall be delivered to the location referenced in the solicitation.
6. All questions should be in writing, VIA E-MAIL ONLY directed to Contract Specialist Alex Obriwin at [email protected]. All questions (and their answers) will be posted on the FBO website to provide equal access to information for all potential offerors. The submission deadline for questions and quotations is 11 August 2010 by 12:00pm EST.
7. All offerors should submit a completed version of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (part of "Contract Clauses" attachment).
8. All vendors must propose the NAICS code specified in the solicitation. Those vendors who submit a quote not in accordance with the NAICS code will be eliminated from the competition.
9. All items quoted must be new - refurbished items will NOT be accepted.