THE SPECIFICATIONS SECTION OF THE SOLICITATION IS MODIFIED TO REMOVE THE CAPATABILITY WITH MAC OSX.  PLEASE SEE THE REVISED SOLICITATION IN THE ATTACHMENTS SECTION (25 JUNE 2009).

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (25 JUNE 2009)

QUESTION 1:  I have been unable to locate from my suppliers an external hard drive that fits the 32mb buffer speed and is both compatible with Windows and MAC OSX.  Is this correct?

ANSWER 1:  No.  The solicitation is being modified to reflect a change.  The capability needed is with Windows, NOT Windows and MAC. 

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THE ZIP CODE UNDER CLIN 0001 OF THE SOLICITATION IS REVISED UNDER ATTACHMENT ONE.  PLEASE SEE REVISED CHANGE PAGES (23 JUNE 2009)

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (23 JUNE 2009)

QUESTION 1: On the above Solicitation, it asks for Firewire 400 & USB2.0 connectivity, but later on in the specs, it asks for 3.0GB/s speed which is available only through eSATA connectivity. Should these be bid as Quad-Interface drives to cover both eventualities?

ANSWER 1:  Our requirements are for a minumum of triple connectivity:

* Firewire 400
* USB 2.0
* eSATA

You may bid quad connectivity (which would presumably be adding Firewire 800 to the list of possibilities), but it is not required. Only the three specifications listed above are required.

QUESTION 3:  Are you looking for a specific brand?

ANSWER 3:  A specific brand is not required.  As long as it meets all of our required specifications, then it is technically acceptable. 

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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, in which proposals are being requested. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-32.

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has a requirement for Firewire/USB External hard drives . This requirement is being set aside for small businesses and competed solely through the Government Point of Entry (www.fbo.gov). The specific requirement and associated contract clauses are included with this synopsis/solicitation and are viewable via attachment #1. 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 soliciation closing date, IN THE FORM OF AN E-MAIL to the point of contact(s) listed in this solicitation. 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 TECHNICAL ITEM IN THEIR QUOTE 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 below within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO).

6. All questions should be in writing, directed to Contracts Specialist Megan Virtue 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.

7. All offerors should submit a completed version of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (attached).