Nexsan SATABeastFebruary 7, 2012 Nexsan SataBeast 28TBCombined Synopsis/Solicitation Department of the InteriorOffice of Surface Mining1999 Broadway, Suite 3320Denver, CO 80202-3050 All questions or inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be directed to the named Contract Specialist, Dawn Trudeau at 303-293-5059. Facsimile quotations are acceptable and may be forwarded to 303-293-5009, attention Dawn Trudeau. Electronic submission is preferable and may be sent to [email protected] a confirmation e-mail will be sent back to sender. Opening date: February 7, 2012Closing date: February 17, 2012 (Quotes must remain effective 45 days after the close of solicitation) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial product 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. All commercial provisions and FAR clauses referenced in this solicitation are available in full text at the following website location: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. Only those Offerors who can meet all the requirements specified herein will be considered. Award will be made to the best price most compatible vendor meeting all criteria in the specifications. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business. In the event that adequate small business quotes are not received, the set-aside will be dissolved and become unrestricted. 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).Please Note: All vendors submitting a quote shall have a valid Vendor Cage Code, Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS) or the ability to get one, and MUST be actively registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Registration ( http://www.ccr.gov) and Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) http://www.orca.bpn websites: before the contract will be awarded. Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements Internet Payment Platform (IPP)Beginning May 1, 2011, payment request for all new awards must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasurys Internet Payment Platform system (IPP). Payment terms for existing contracts and orders awarded prior to May 1, 2011 remain the same. The Contractor must use IPP for contracts and orders awarded May 1, 2011 and later, and must use the non-IPP invoicing process for those contracts and Orders awarded prior to May 1, 2011. Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), Payment documentation and process and the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in this contract. The IPP website address is: https://www/ipp.gov. The Contractor must use the IPP website to enroll, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email [email protected] or phone (866) 973-3131. If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the contracting office. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334112 Computer Storage Device Manufacturing. The small business size standard is less than 1000 employees. This contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price contract.

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