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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 FBO #1766
SOLICITATION NOTICE

70 -- HP EQUIPMENT, (GSA SCHEDULE ONLY)

Notice Date

9/25/2006
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

1701 North Fort Myer Dr, Rosslyn, VA 22219
 

ZIP Code

22219
 

Solicitation Number

1019-631720
 

Response Due

9/27/2006
 

Archive Date

3/26/2007
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1019-631720 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-09. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334111 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This requirement is unrestricted and only interested offerors may submit a quote. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 17:00:00 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Springfield, VA 22153 The Department of State requires the following items, EXACT MATCH ONLY, to the following: LI 001, HP DL360G4p Server (72GB) to include the following: 1 each - 382147-405 HP DL360G4p 2M SCSI RED MOD-FX US Chassis 1 each - 376242-L21 HP X3.6/800-2M DL360 G4P FIO KIT 1 each - 376242-B21 HP X3.6/800-2MB DL360 G4p Kit 1 each - 343056-B21 HP 2GB REG PC2-3200 2x1GB Memory 2 each - 286778-B22 HP 72GB 15K U320 Pluggable Hard Drive ( 1 each - 331903-B21 HP Slim 24X Carbon Combo Drive (DVD/CDRW) 1 each - 346914-B21 HP SA6i Battery Backed Cache Enabler 128MB 1 each - 354587-001 HP DL360G4 AC US Redundant Power Supply *ALL ITEMS INTEGRATED PRIOR TO DELIVERY. SELLERS MUST BID ALL QUANTITIES OF EACH COMPONENT LISTED.*, 10, EA; LI 002, HP DL380G4 Server (72GB) to include the following: 1 each - 371293-405 HP ProLiant DL380 G4 US Model X Chassis 1 each - 378751-L22 HP X3.6/800-2M 370/380 G4 FIO KIT 1 each - 378751-B21 Intel X3.6GHz 2MB 370/380 G4 Processor 1 each - 343056-B21 HP 2GB REG PC2-3200 2x1GB Memory 5 each - 286778-B22 HP 72GB 15K U320 Pluggable Hard Drive 1 each - 331903-B21 HP Slim 24X Carbon Combo Drive (DVD/CDRW) 1 each ? 346914-B21 HP SA6i Battery Backed Cache Enabler 128MB 1 each - 364471-B21 Duplex SCSI Configuration Kit 1 each - 374654-B21 64-Bit/133-MHz Single Channel Ultra320 SCSI HBA G2 1 each - 355892-001 HP DL380 G4 US NEMA Hot Plug RPS 1 each - 293048-B21 HP DL380 G4 Redundant Fan Option Kit *ALL ITEMS INTEGRATED PRIOR TO DELIVERY. SELLERS MUST BID ALL QUANTITIES OF EACH COMPONENT LISTED.* , 25, EA; LI 003, HP KVM CONSOLE BOX, #336044-B21, 10, EA; LI 004, HP KVM Cat5 Interface Adapter Pack; Part Nubmer 262587-B21, 10, EA; LI 005, KVM CAT5 CABLES, #263474-B22, 10, EA; LI 006, TFT7600 Rackmount Intergrated Keyboard; Part Number AG052A, 10, EA; LI 007, Cybernetics AIT-3 Tape Drive, Part number CY-8103-00/HP, 30, EA; LI 008, AIT-3 (100/200GB) Data Cartridge - Part Number QG-MIC-100-AIT3, 1200, EA; LI 009, eScore Vendor Configuration Data for the following equipment must be received prior to delivery: Line item 1, HP DL 360G4p Server Line item 2, HP DL 380G4 (72GB) Server Line item 3, HP 1x8 KVM Switch Line item 6, HP TFT7600 Integrated Monitor, Keyboard, Trackball Line item 7, Cybernetics AIT-3 Tape Drives (serial numbers only) , 1, EA; For this solicitation, Department of State intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Department of State is taking this action in a an effort to improve vendor access and awareness of requests while expediting its ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time offers. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their offer using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make an offer on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith offers, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, contact Harry Lundy at lundyhe@state.gov or FedBid.com at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. Contact ClientServices@FedBid.com or call 1-877-9FEDBID to address any questions of comments Agencies may require registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) prior to receipt of order. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov ALL BOXES AND CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE REQUISITION REFERENCE NUMBER FOUND IN BLOCK 4, OF 347 ORDER FOR SUPPLIERS AND SERVICSE. SHIPPING DOCUMENTS WILL CELARLY LIST EACH ITEM AND THE QUANTITY SHIPPED AS CONTAINED WITHIN BOXES OR CONTAINERS. IF SINGLE LINE ITEMS HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED INTO MAJOR COMPONENT, SHIPPING DOCUMENTS MUST ACCOUNT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL ITEMS SHIPPED WITHIN THE MAJOR COMPONENT. BIDS MUST BE VALID FOR 30 DAYS AFTER COMPETITION CLOSE. New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products FOB DESTINATION CONUS Configuration must be deliverable through 2006 calendar year DELIVERY Upon award vendors must arrange for delivery within ten (10) days of award quantity two (2) of the awarded configuration to the PMA Lab for QA and Image Test. 13 WEIGHT Weight is a consideration for all items due to government shipping related costs. 14 SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS Shipping hours are 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday thru Wednesday Driver must call Dan Gardner (703-929-9674) or Devon Martin 571-438-4173 for Dock Appointment prior to delivery of shipment. Shipments without Dock appointments will be refused at the door. The Purchase Order number must be clearly written on each box. A packing slip must be included with every shipment. BOXED UNIT LABELING AND PALLET REQUIREMENTS: * P/N with barcode on container *S/N with barcode on container *When equipment is modified, a new P/N must be assigned and bar-coded on the container. *When equipment is modified, the original S/N and barcode should not be covered on the container. If a new S/N is assigned, it must be bar-coded on the container. *Pallets must be wood, with standard 3-stringer construction, with 4-way entry. *Pallet size should be 40" X 48" with 48" being the stringer length. At the time equipment is delivered, vendors are required to complete the Vendor Deliverable Spreadsheet, E-Score Master. This spreadsheet will be used to populate the Departments E-Score Database. The spreadsheet must be received prior to delivery of equipment. Failure to deliver the spreadsheet prior to shipment will result in a rejection of equipment at the dock. Failure to deliver the spreadsheet will result in a monetary penalty. Submission of incomplete configuration data will result in a delay of payment for which the vendor is responsible. Invoice will NOT be paid until full reconciliation of E-Score and shipment has occurred. *The Vendor may not substitute any item listed on this order without prior written approval by the Contracting Officer. *No other individual is authorized, either verbally or in writing to change part numbers, manufacturers, quantities, delivery dates or any other specification of this award. *Items that do not conform to descriptions and part numbers found in Block 17 will be rejected at the time of delivery causing a return at the Vendors expense. *Items received must adhere to the configuration as submitted and approved by the PMA Lab. *Vendors must deliver to the configuration as tested and approved. *Items not in compliance will be returned to the Vendor at no additional cost to the Government and comments will be noted to Vendor Performance. *Random Quality Assurance will be conducted to ensure Vendor/Manufacturer conformance. *GITM will NOT allow use of third party components in configurations. *Random QA will be performed. *IF it is determined third party components were used, and warranties are compromised, Vendor will assume cost to replace said item at no additional cost to the government. *The infraction will also be recorded in the Vendor?s Performance file. *Manufacturer warranty for parts and labor on all components. *Vendor pickup & delivery at 8020 Grainger Ct., Springfield, VA 22153 for warranty returns provided at no additional cost, within 72 hours. *Repaired units must be received within 30 days. *120-Day Lead-time for retuning a defective item from post. *IF award is made to a value add reseller, the reseller will liaison with the manufacturer for any warranty repairs/concerns. *Vendor will provide a written escalation process upon award to include the following information: *Sales Contacts: both Field and inside *Sales Management Contacts *Customer Support Reps and their Management to include: *Customer Service Representative *Warranty Liaison Representative *Integration Representative Please provide name, phone, email and back-up person in each area of responsibility. GITM would also like the vendor to provide an estimated time of response and plan for escalation to the next level. A)Sellers must bid exact match to spec (make, model and spec) B)The products offered in this bid are brand new, not gray market and are in original packaging. C) Seller is providing these products via Hewlett Packard authorized channels for new equipment Federal sales. D) Full Hewlett Packard warranties will be provided and none of these products will have a negative impact on the warranties of associated system components. MUST BID HP BRAND, PER PART # ONLY. NO COMPATIBLES, NO SUBSTITUTIONS, NO LIKE MFR ITEMS PERMITTED. The GITM Program recommends a brand name procurement of equipment in this PR: The Hewlett Packard DL360 G4p Server (part number B-382147-405) and Hewlett Packard DL380 G4 (part number B-371293-405-M72) Member Server have been identified as a key component of the Department?s core server infrastructure. Additionally, the Integrated TFT7600 (AG052A), KVM Switch (part number 3360244-B21), KVM adapter pack (262587-B21), and KVM Cat5 cable pack (part number 263474-B22) have also been identified as key components to the Department?s networking system. IRM ITCCB approved the use of Hewlett Packard Servers, Integrated TFT77600, KVM Switches, KVM Interface Adapters, and KVM cat5 Cables for unclassified and classified network. Servers, KVM Switches, KVM Interface Adapters, and KVM Cat5 Cables were tested by the Department for hardware and software compatibility along with integrated management functions with existing equipment. To ensure compatibility with existing hardware and software in the field, the Domain Controller and Member Servers must be HP DL360 G4p and DL380 G4 Servers and provided by a Hewlett Packard reseller. In addition, the KVM Switch, KVM Interface Adapters, and KVM Cat5 Cables must be a genuine Hewlett Packard product provided by an authorized Hewlett Packard reseller. Tape media is the primary backup media of use for the Department of State per FAM guidelines for system backup. Department have standardized on AIT tape format for several years. The Cybernetics AIT tape drives have been identified as the only internal tape drive that will work with servers in the field. Use of third party equipment that is not compatible with servers will create equipment installation and configuration conflicts as well as increase the cost of providing tape backup solutions on Department?s classified and unclassified network. To ensure compatibility with existing servers in the field the Internal AIT-3 Tape Drive must be a Cybernetics unit and provided by a Cybernetics reseller. IRM/OPS/PMA has identified the Hewlett Packard DL360 G4p Server (part number B-382147-405) and Hewlett Packard DL380 G4 (part number B-371293-405-M72) member servers as a key component of the Department?s core server infrastructure. Servers, KVM Switches, KVM Interface Adapters, and KVM Cat5 Cables were tested for compatibility with existing hardware and software by the Department to function as domain controllers in a critical support of Department?s Active Directory structure and as member servers supporting application, file sharing, and printing functions. IRM/OPS/PMA has identified the Cybernetics (part number CY-8103-00/HP) as a key component of the Department?s backup system. Servers in the field have a single 1.6? hot plug tape drive bay and to ensure compatibility with existing servers, the Internal AIT-3 Tape Drive must be a Cybernetics unit and provided by a Cybernetics reseller. Per FAR 8.405-6 (e) (1), this acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program.As this is a brand name only justification, no one contractor?s unique qualifications are cited as the basis for this justification. Rather, the products identified by brand name herein have been determined to be the only items that meet the Department?s requirements as a key component of the Department?s networking system. The Hewlett Packard DL360 G4p and DL380 G4 Servers as well the Hewlett Packard Integrated TFT7600, KVM Switch, KVM Interface Adapters, and KVM Cata5 Cables have undergone testing, assessment, and evaluation for compatibility with existing hardware and software and are approved for use by the IRM ITCCB for unclassified and classified network. The Cybernetics Tape Drive for Hewlett Packard Servers (Part Number CY-8103-00/HP) has undergone testing, assessment, and evaluation for server compatibility. After extensive testing, the HP servers were the only servers found to be compatible with the Department?s existing hardware and software. The next generation of hardware will be more compatible with different manufacturer?s hardware and software.
 

Web Link

www.fedbid.com (b-33844_01, n-3907)
(http://www.fedbid.com)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Springfield, VA 22153

Zip Code: 22153

Country: US
 

Record

SN01153677-W 20060927/060925220304 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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