NASA/GSFC has a requirement for IRIS 2541 2U BLADEFour hot-pluggable systems (nodes) in a 2U form factor. Each node supports thefollowing:Dual Intel 5500 series Xeon Quad/Dual-Core, with QPI up to 6.4 GT/sUp to 48GB DDR3 1333/ 1066/ 800MHz ECC Registered DIMM / 24GBUnbuffered DIMM1 (x16) PCI-E ( Low Profile)Integrated IPMI 2.0 with KVM and Dedicated LANIntel 82576 Dual-Port Gigabit Ethernet Controller3x Hot-swap SATA Drive Bays1400W Gold-level High-efficiency Redundant Power SupplyNASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Pogo Linux Inc, pursuant to Far 13.106 forthe acquisition of supplies or services determine to be reasonably available from onesource. The IRIS 2541 2U units from Pogo Linux will ensure consistencies and continuities inmachine configuration, maintenance and service. All of these are critical for ourresearch needs. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.Interested organizations may submit their capabilities statement to perform the effortin writing to the identified point of contact not later than 2:30 p.m. local time onMarch 29, 2012. Such statements will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determiningwhether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination bythe Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis,based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The installation Ombudsman isNancy A. AbellGoddard Space Flight CenterMailstop 100Greenbelt, MD 20771Phone: 301.286.5867 / Fax: 301.286.1714Email: [email protected]

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