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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 FBO #2862
MODIFICATION

D -- Server Maintenance

Notice Date

9/23/2009
 

Notice Type

Modification/Amendment
 

Contracting Office

1701 North Fort Myer Dr, Rosslyn, VA 22219
 

ZIP Code

22219
 

Solicitation Number

1045945100_01
 

Response Due

9/25/2009
 

Archive Date

3/24/2010
 

Point of Contact

Name: Harry Lundy, Title: Contracting Officer, Phone: 7038756014, Fax:
 

E-Mail Address

lundyhe@state.gov;
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

MODIFICATION NOTICE: Bids are being solicited under solicitation number 1045945100_01. 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. 148037_03. NASA SEWP IV Bids Only: Sellers bidding on this opportunity MUST have the items requested on an existing NASA SEWP IV contract. 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 must not bid more than their applicable contract ceiling price, excluding the FedBid Fee, for contract-specific items. If FedBid receives notice that, due to inclusion of the FedBid Fee, the Selected Bid's line item pricing is higher than the Selected Seller's applicable published government contract pricing, the FedBid Fee will be reduced to ensure the Selected Bid's line item pricing does not exceed the Selected Seller's applicable contract pricing. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective NASA SEWP IV contract AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting officer. Information regarding NASA SEWP IV contracts is available at <http://www.sewp.nasa.gov>. The FedBid system will automatically calculate SEWP fees to the Seller bid. This is viewable on the Seller's bid confirmation page prior to submittal. 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 2009-09-25 18:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be STERLING, VA 20166 The Department of State requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x346 (8840-15U); Serial# KQLZD7Y; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 002, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x346 (8840-15U); Serial# KQLZD9B; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 003, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x346 (8840-15U); Serial# KQLZF1R; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 004, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x346 (8840-15U); Serial# KQLZF4V; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 005, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x260 (8865-1SU); Serial# KQMZN2K; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 006, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x260 (8865-1SU); Serial# KQMZN3F; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 007, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 345 MT-M8670-M1X; Serial# KPCKLCZ; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 008, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# X346 MT-M 8840-15U; Serial# KQLXH2L; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 009, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# X346 MT-M 8840-15U; Serial# KQLXH2V; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 010, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# X346 MT-M 8840-15U; Serial# KQLXH2Z; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 011, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# X346 MT-M 8840-15U; Serial# KQLXH5Y; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 012, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# X260 MT-M 8865-15U; Serial# KQMAF7X; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 013, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# X260 MT-M 8865-15U; Serial# KQMAF8X; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 014, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# X260 MT-M 8865-15U; Serial# KQMAF9B; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 015, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# X260 MT-M 8865-15U; Serial# KQTLY6Z; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 016, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 226 8648-4BU; Serial# KP-GWP32; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 017, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 226 8648-4BU; Serial# KPGWP38; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 018, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-11U; Serial# KPRHZR9; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 019, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 255 8685; Serial# KPXNN09; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 020, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 255 8685; Serial# KQAFX5Z; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 021, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 255 8685; Serial# KQAFX6F; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 022, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-15U; Serial# KQPRP5Y; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 023, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 3550 7978; Serial# KQCAHRG; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 024, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-11U; Serial# KQBBH2R; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 025, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-11U; Serial# KQBBH2T; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 026, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-11U; Serial# KQBBH4F; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 027, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-11U; Serial# KQBBH4L; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 028, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 255 8685-CRX; Serial# KQBFW8M; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 029, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 255 8685-CRX; Serial# KQBFW8N; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 030, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 255 8685-CRX; Serial# KQBFW8P; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 031, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 345 8670-M1X; Serial# KPCKKXA; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 032, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-11U; Serial# KPPZT17; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 033, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 345 8676-M1X; Serial# KPRLAY7; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 034, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 345 8676-M1X; Serial# KPRLAY8; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 035, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 255 8685-CRX; Serial# KPXNL89; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 036, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 255 8685-CRX; Serial# KPXNL95; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 037, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 255 8685-CRX; Serial# KPXNM00; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 038, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x3800 8866AC1; Serial# KQGAGL7; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 039, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x3800 8866AC1; Serial# KQGAGL8; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 040, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x3650 7979AC1; Serial# KQGFVN6; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 041, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x3650 7979AC1; Serial# KQGFVN7; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 042, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x3550 7978AC1; Serial# KQGHCK1; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 043, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# Xseries 346: 8840-15U; Serial# KQPRP6H; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 044, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-11U; Serial# KPRHZB8; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 045, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 3550 7978; Serial# KQXRT02; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 046, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 3550 7978; Serial# KQXRT03; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 047, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 3550 7978; Serial# KQXRT04; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 048, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 3650 7979AC1; Serial# KQXRW22; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 049, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-25U; Serial# KQABG34; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 050, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-25U; Serial# KQABG47; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 051, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-25U; Serial# KQVD237; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 052, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-25U; Serial# KQVD239; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 053, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-25U; Serial# KQVL545; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 054, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 3550 7978; Serial# KQCAHRF; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 055, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 260 8865; Serial# KQMZN2H; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 056, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 260 8865; Serial# KQNKR3K; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 057, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-15U; Serial# KQRCF5C; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 058, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-15U; Serial# KQRCF7B; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 059, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x3800 8866-AC1; Serial# KQCVYT0; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 060, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x3800 8866-AC1; Serial# KQCVYT1; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 061, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 3650 7979AC1; Serial# KQDZCC5; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 062, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 3550 7978; Serial# KQXRT01; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 063, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 3650 7979AC1; Serial# KQXRW23; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 064, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 345 MT-M 8670-M1X; Serial# KPCKLKF; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 065, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 255 M/T 8685-9rx; Serial# KPGGH26; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 066, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 MT-M 8840-25U; Serial# KQBV531; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 067, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 336 MT-M 8837-25U; Serial# KQYM909; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 068, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 336 MT-M 8837-25U; Serial# KQZF567; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 069, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 336 MT-M 8837-25U; Serial# KQZT130; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 070, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 260 8865; Serial# KQMZH9D; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 071, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 260 8865; Serial# KQMZN2L; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 072, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-15U; Serial# KQNKX5P; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 073, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-15U; Serial# KQPRP6C; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 074, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-15U; Serial# KQPRP6G; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 075, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840-15U; Serial# KQPZM9X; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 076, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 260 8865; Serial# KQMZN2G; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 077, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 260 8865; Serial# KQNKR3M; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 078, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840; Serial# KQPRP4G; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 079, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840; Serial# KQPRP6A; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 080, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# xSeries 346 8840; Serial# KQPZL0Y; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 081, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# Xseries 226: MT: M8648-1Bu; Serial# KPAWK58; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 082, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# Xseries 226: MT: M8648-1Bu; Serial# kpAWK63; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 083, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# Xseries 346: MT: M8840-11U; Serial# KPVNBB7; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 084, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# Xseries 346: MT: M8840-11U; Serial# KPVNBC1; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 085, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# Xseries 255: MT: M8685-CRX; Serial# KPXNM68; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 086, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# Xseries 255: MT: M8685-CRX; Serial# KPXNN22; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 087, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# Xseries 255: MT: M8685-CRX; Serial# KQAFX6C; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 088, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x Series 255, Model#8685-CRX; Serial# KQBRT7C; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 089, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x Series 255, Model#8685-CRX; Serial# KQBRT7D; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 090, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x Series 346, Model#8840-150; Serial# KQGGBOL; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 1, EA; LI 091, IBM Server Maintenance, Onsite repair/exchange, 24/7: Model# x Series 346, Model#8840-150; Serial# KQGGBOP; POP: 09/30/2009 - 09/29/2010., 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. 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. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. 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. Agencies may require registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) prior to receipt of order, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov. All Bids must be valid for 30 days from the closing date for this solicitation. No exceptions or qualifications. New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured, refurbished, or gray-market products. All bid prices must include shipping FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.). No partial shipments are permitted, unless otherwise specified by Contracting Officer at time of award. (a) The provider of information technology shall certify applications are fully functional and operate correctly as intended on systems using the Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC). This includes Internet Explorer 7 configured to operate on Windows XP and Vista (in Protected Mode on Vista). For the Windows XP settings, see http://csrc.nist.gov/itsec/guidance_WinXP.html and for the Windows Vista settings, see: http://csrc.nist.gov/itsec/guidance_vista.html.(b) The standard installation, operation, maintenance, update, and/or patching of software shall not alter the configuration settings from the approved FDCC configuration. The information technology should also use the Windows Installer Service for installation to the default program files directory and should be able to silently install and uninstall.(c) Applications designed for normal end users shall run in the standard user context without elevated system administration privileges.(d) The Department of State currently intends to use Vista in Protected Mode in the future when all devices at all worldwide locations have sufficient capacity to permit an upgrade from the XP operating system. The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion in regard to all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer. All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use and become the exclusive property of the U.S Government. Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, email, recording, broadcast, speech television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do no cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract. The Contractor shall include the substance of this provision in all contracts of employment and in all subcontracts hereunder. CA/CST/ES owns and has in use several IBM servers. These IBM servers are used to support projects throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. The warranties already have or are about to expire; however, they are still in use and are an essential part to CA/CST/ES. By extending the warranty and reinstating the equipment, CA can ensure that IBM will provide hardware and software troubleshooting after business hours or over the weekend, followed by on-site service and parts when necessary. The 41 USC 253(c)(1), and FAR 6.302-1 are cited at the statutory authority.As this is a brand name only justification, no one contractors unique qualifications are cited as the basis for this justification. Rather, the services identified by brand name herein have been determined to be the only items that meet the Departments requirements as a key component of the Departments networking system. Due to CAs investment and overall satisfaction with IBM servers and the service IBM provides, it would be counter-productive and unnecessarily costly to attempt to identify, acquire, and install new hardware and new services at this time, assuming that an alternative could be found that offers identical functionality and ease of use. CA/CST believes that it is critical to the ongoing operation of Consular Systems to continue service for the IBM servers. Because this service has already been successfully used, CA/CST believes that it is in the Governments best overall interests to procure and use this particular product.The requirement will be competed as the IT community responds to price requests on FedBid.
 

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Place of Performance

Address: STERLING, VA 20166

Zip Code: 20166
 

Record

SN01966660-W 20090925/090924000106-6991583b21bbf8dc2303e8889198f71e (fbodaily.com)
 

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