MODIFICATIONS:

MOD 1:  May 4, 2009 - The purpose of the modification is to extend the solicitation period  to May 6, 2009.

MOD 2: May 6, 2009 - The purpose of this modification is to extend the solicitation period to May 8, 2009, provide answers to offerors inquries (below) and change the telephone contact information for POC Seth Nevins to 301-227-5901.

MOD 3:  May 7, 2009 - The purpose of this modification is to provide answers to offeror questions (in addition to the answers provided in Modification 2.  The answers provided are for clarification and DO NOT in any way, revise the technical specifications.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

Q:  To which items do the service packs listed in the Minimum Specs document apply?

A:  Each service pack listed in the Minimum Specs document applies to the hardware listed above it, but below the previously listed service pack.

Q: What is an MPIN? Where can I locate or assign my MPIN?

A: A Marketing Partner ID Number (MPIN) is a personal code that allows you to access other government applications such as the Past Performance Automated System (PPIRS) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). The MPIN acts as your password in these other systems, and you should guard it as such. The MPIN is created by the registrant and must have nine characters, containing at least one alpha character (can be entered in upper or lower case) and one number. No spaces or special characters are permitted.

If you are not registered in CCR and need an MPIN, please view our CCR User's Guide for instructions on what is needed for registration and details on how to register.

If you need individual help in finding your MPIN, you can reach the CCR Helpdesk at 888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757 (DSN: 661-5757) internationally.

The MPIN is a mandatory data element, so every active CCR registration must have an MPIN.

To view your company's MPIN:

Go to the CCR Homepage: www.ccr.gov.
Click on "Update or Renew Registration".
Select an entity type and then click "Continue".
Enter your user ID and password, then click the "Log In" button.
Select "Edit" for the DUNS number you are looking for.
Click on the "Points of Contact" menu option.
Scroll to the bottom of the Points of Contact page to view your MPIN.
If you choose to change your MPIN, please keep in mind that it may take 24-48 hours for other government systems to recognize your new MPIN.

Q: Commercial application? BladeCenter S, BladeCenter H or BladeCenter E?
A: BladeCenter H, as identified in the Specs. (or Equivalent)

Q: Telco application? BladeCenter T or BladeCenter HT?
A: This is not a Telco application.

Q: Redundant Advanced Management Module?
A: From the parts this appears to be a single item rather than redundant.

Q: What warranty?
A: As specified, the warranty is 3 year onsite, 24x7, 4 hour response

Q: State the type (SAS or SATA), quantity and capacity of drives desired in the BC S chassis For BC H only:
A: The BladeCener H has no drives.

Q: State the power cords desired - C20 (PDU/UPS application) or NEMA L6-30P (direct to wall outlet)
A: NEMA L5-30P (or equivalent)

Switch Module bay #1 & #2
Q: What ethernet switches? Copper ethernet or fibre ethernet?
A: As specified, Fiber

Q:1GbE or 10GbE?
A: As specified, 1GbE

Q:Nortel, Cisco, or IBM?
A: Cisco is the example, but an equivalent is acceptable

Blade Servers

Q: How many blades?
A: 8

Q: What many processors on each blade?
A: Dual

Q: Dual or Quad core?
A: Quad-Core

Q: What processor speed?
A: 2.7Ghz