SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- SERVERS
- Notice Date
- 7/31/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- 1701 North Fort Myer Dr, Rosslyn, VA 22219
- ZIP Code
- 22219
- Solicitation Number
- 1019-732213
- Response Due
- 8/3/2007
- Archive Date
- 1/30/2008
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Bids are being solicited under solicitation number 1019-732213. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 44308_02. GSA Schedule Bids Only: Sellers bidding on this opportunity MUST have the items requested on an existing GSA Schedule. The Schedule must either be in the seller's name or the seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's Schedule. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective GSA Schedule AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting Officer. Information regarding GSA Schedules can be found at www.GSA.gov. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2007-08-03 11:00:00.0 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, Hewlett Packard TFT7600 Integrated Keyboard, Monitor, Trackball (mouse) for Server; Part Number AG052A, 75, EA; LI 002, Hewlett Packard 1x8 KVM Switch; Part Number 336044-B21, 43, EA; LI 003, Hewlett Packard KVM Switch Interface Adapter Pack 8-pack; Part Number 262587-B21, 49, EA; LI 004, Hewlett Packard KVM Switch 6-foot CAT5 Cable, 8-pack; Part Number 263474-B22, 38, EA; LI 005, B-399524-B21 Fully Configured & Integrated DL360G5 server to include: 1 each - 399524-B21 HP DL360R05 4M ModX CTO Server 1 each - 399524-B21#ABA U.S. - English localization 1 each - 416573-L21 HP X5140 DL360G5 FIO Kit 1 each - 416573-B21 HP X5140 DL360G5 Kit 1 each - 397413-B21 HP 4GB FBD PC2-5300 2x2GB Kit 4 each ? 375861-B21 HP 72GB 10K SAS 2.5 Hard Drive 1 each - 331903-B21 HP Slim 24X Carbon Combo Drive 1 each - 413741-B21 HP P400i FIO Controller 1 each - 405139-B21 HP SA P400 FIO 256MB Cache 1 each - 383280-B21 HP SA Cache Battery Kit 1 each - 399546-B21 HP DL36X Int. Mini-SAS 13 3/8" Cable 1 each - 399542-B21 HP DL36X Hot Plug PFC Kit 1 each - H4396A No Additional Support 2 each - 227099-001 HP ProLiant US 12-foot Power Cord, 124, EA; LI 006, Hewlett Packard 72GB Hard DRive, 10K, SAS 2.5, Hot Plug, for use with DL360G5 servers; Part Number 375861-B21, 300, EA; LI 007, eScore Vendor Configuration Data Worksheet required for the following items: Line Item 1 TFT7600 Integrated Keyboard, Monitor, Trackball (mouse) Line Item 2 1x8 KVM Console Switch Line Item 5 GITM Configured DL360G5 Server Line Item 6 72GB Hard Drives (serial numbers only), 1, LOT; LI 008, A Master RFID Tag should be placed on each pallet. The Master Tag will identify each piece of hardware on the pallet. Each piece of equipment must have an RFID tag (for all non-rackmount equipment) or RFID hang tag (for rack mount equipment only) RFID tag not to exceed 1.5-inch by 1.5-inch. RFID tags must meet current DoD standards as stated in Department of Defense Suppliers Passive RFID Information Guide. All RFID tags must contain the following information: o Vendor Name o 800-phone Number o Vendor Website o Model Number o Serial Number o Warranty Expiration Date o Requisition Number o Bar Coded Requisition Number o Statement to read: Repair, Return, and/or Disposal information is available at the Office of LAN/WAN Services intranet site: lws.irm.state.goV, 1, LOT; 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. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Department of State is taking this action in an effort to improve both seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, 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 Sellers require additional clarification, contact FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified herein below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. Agencies may require registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) prior to receipt of order. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov FOB DESTINATION CONUS 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 Agencies may require registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) prior to receipt of order. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products, and NO "gray market" BIDS MUST BE VALID FOR 30 DAYS. NO EXCEPTIONS OR QUALIFICATIONS. NEW ONLY. NO REFURBISHED. NO RECONDITIONED ITEMS ARE ACCEPTABLE. A) The offeror shall provide the government, with its offer submission, written verification from the GSA schedule holder that an agreement exists that validates the offeror's right to offer the GSA schedule items on behalf of the GSA schedule holder, if other than the offeror; and, B) By proactively complying with this offer term, sellers accept that the government will make award to the GSA schedule holder only, as the sole awardee. Further, the sole awardee and only the sole awardee shall submit its invoice to the government and receive payment from the government. The GITM Program recommends a bran name procurement of the following equipment: AG052A Hewlett Packard TFT7600 Display, 336044-B21 Hewlett Packard KVM Switch, 262587-B21 Hewlett Packard KVM Interface Adapters (8-Pack), 375861-B21 Hewlett Packard 72GB SAS 10K SFF Hard Drive, B-399524-B21 Fully Configured & Integrated DL360G5 server to include: 399524-B21 HP DL360R05 4M ModX CTO Server, 399524-B21#ABA U.S. - English localization, 416573-L21 HP X5140 DL360G5 FIO Kit, 416573-B21HP X5140 DL360G5 Kit, 397413-B21 HP 4GB FBD PC2-5300 2x2GB Kit, 375861-B21 HP 72GB 10K SAS 2.5 Hard Drive, 331903-B21 HP Slim 24X Carbon Combo Drive, 413741-B21 HP P400i FIO Controller, 405139-B21 HP SA P400 FIO 256MB Cache, 383280-B21 HP SA Cache Battery Kit, 399546-B21 HP DL36X Int. Mini-SAS 13 3/8" Cable, 399542-B21 HP DL36X Hot Plug PFC Kit, H4396A No Additional Support, 227099-001 HP ProLiant US 12-foot Power Cord The equipment listed above has been identified as key components of the Department of State infrastructure. Use of third party equipment which has not been tested by the Department nor been proven in field use may result in equipment conflicts, increase the complexity of integration, and may not be compatible with the Department of State network requirements. IRM/OPS/PMA has identified the equipment listed in paragraph two (2) as a key component of the Department?s networking system. Equipment listed above is required to provide network connectivity to existing Department of State?s enterprise network infrastructure base on existing management tools and routing capabilities. Furthermore, the equipment listed in paragraph two (2) is IRM ITCCB approved hardware and used to provide power protection for several years. Use of third party equipment which has not been tested by the Department for compatibility with existing hardware and software at this time will cause unacceptable delays to the Program in support of the unclassified and classified IT refresh. As this is a bran 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 equipment listed in paragraph two (2) have undergone testing, assessment, and evaluation for compatibility with existing hardware and software and is approved for use by the IRM ITCCB for unclassified and classified network.
- Web Link
-
www.fedbid.com (b-44308_02, n-6723)
(http://www.fedbid.com)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Springfield, VA 22153
- Zip Code: 22153
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 22153
- Record
- SN01357293-W 20070802/070731220721 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
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