SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- AppManager
- Notice Date
- 9/27/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 1701 North Ft Myer Drive, Rosslyn, VA 22209
- ZIP Code
- 22209
- Solicitation Number
- 1019035064
- Response Due
- 9/28/2010
- Archive Date
- 3/27/2011
- Point of Contact
- Name: Adrienne Bell, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 7035161667, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
-
jonesam@state.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- 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, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1019035064 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-44. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334611 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2010-09-28 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Washington, DC 20520 The Department of State requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, AppManager Enterprise LicenseP/N: ENT-1v000-US, 250, EA; LI 002, AppManager Performance Profiler for Microsoft WindowsAppManager Performance Profiler for VMwareP/N: 6338-1v000-USAppManager Performance Profiler for Microsoft WindowsP/N: 5878-1v000-I-US, 1000, EA; LI 003, AppManger for guest machines P/N: ENT-1v000-USManagement Consoles (unlimited)AppManager 6.0 Unlimited (Operator/Control Center, Web Access, Developer) Console PackDiagnostic Console (1 Console)P/N: 5063-1v000-I-USBase Agents (one (1) per server)AppManager 6.0 Microsoft Windows Standard Edition, Advanced/Enterprise Edition BundleAppManager for Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server/Datacenter Server 2003AppManager for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation/Windows 2000 ProfessionalAppManager for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web EditionHP-UX 1-8 CPU ServerIBM AIX 1-8 CPU ServerRed Hat Linux 1-8 CPU ServerSun Solaris 1-8 CPU ServerSUSE Linux 1-8 CPU ServerRed Hat Linux 64-bit OS 1-8 CPU ServerHardware Modules (one (1) per server)Compaq Insight ManagerDell OpenManageIBM Netfinity DirectorSiemens ServerViewApplication Modules (three (3) per server)Network DevicesAppManager for Network DevicesBackup ModulesVeritas NetBackupCA ARCserveITVERITAS Backup ExecVeritas NetBackup Unix 1-8 CPU ServerVirtual Systems (per VMware hosts)AppManager for Vmware6151-1v000-I-USSNMP ToolkitAppManager SNMP Toolkit (Server/50 devices)AppManager SNMP Toolkit UNIX (Server/50 devices)Windows System ModulesMicrosoft Active DirectoryMicrosoft Cluster ServiceMicrosoft Terminal ServiceCitrix MetaFrame XPWeb/Application ServersMicrosoft Internet Information ServerAppManager for Microsoft Sharepoint ServerApache Web Server Unix 1-8 CPU ServerBEA WebLogic Application Server UNIX 1-8 CPU ServerIBM WebSphere Application Server UNIX 1-8 CPU ServerMessaging ModulesMicrosoft Exchange ServerLotus DominoRIM BlackBerry Enterprise ServerIBM WebSphere MQ UNIX 1-8 CPU ServerResponse Time ModulesResponseTime for Exchange (10 pack)ResponseTime for Microsoft Active Directory (10 pack)ResponseTime for Microsoft SQL Server (10 pack)ResponseTime for NetworksResponseTime for Oracle RDBMS (10 pack)ResponseTime for WebResponseTime for WindowsDatabase ModulesMicrosoft SQL ServerAppManager for Oracle RDBMSOracle RDBMS UNIX 1-8 CPU ServerReportingNetIQ Analysis Center for AM w/ Data Warehousing Single ServerP/N: 6235-1v000-I-USFramework ConnectorAppManager Connector for Security Manager, 1000, EA; LI 004, Annual Maintenance (Essential), 1, LT; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** 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 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 vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors 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. 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 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 offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or 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. If Seller is bidding Cisco brand equipment, Seller certifies that it is a Cisco Authorized Channel as of the date of the submission of its Bid, and that it has the certification/specialization level required by Cisco to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable Cisco certification/specialization requirements.Unless otherwise specified, Seller warrants that the products are new and in their original box(es). The Seller confirms to have sourced all Cisco products submitted in this Bid from Cisco or through Cisco Authorized Channels only, in accordance with all applicable laws and Ciscos current applicable policies at the time of purchase. If software is provided or included, Seller shall, upon request, provide Buyer with a copy of the End User License Agreement. Seller certifies that all Cisco software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the Cisco Software. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov. Pursuant to the Trade Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 2512(a)) (TAA), Federal acquisitions of supplies may be made only from offerors that will supply products of an eligible country under any of the free trade agreements entered into pursuant to the TAA. An article is considered a product of a country only if it is wholly a product of that country or if it has been substantially transformed in that country into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the original article(s). Note that any item that is a discreet article as it is sold in commerce, regardless of its ultimate function or use, cannot be considered substantially transformed based solely on its integration into IT or other systems. 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 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. **TO HAVE A BID CONSIDERED FOR AWARD FOR BRAND NAME OR EQUAL & MEET OR EXCEED BUYS, ALL VENDORS MUST PROVIDE MANUFACTURER, PART # AND EXTENDED SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXACT MODEL BEING PROPOSED FOR ALL LINE ITEMS. NO EXCEPTIONS. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN A 'NON RESPONSIVE' BID AND REMOVAL FROM AWARD CONSIDERATION. To be considered for award, all Sellers must be manufacturer authorized distributors of the equipment/services they are offering with a demonstrated capability of delivering the entire order within the timeframes specified by the Buyer on the award. Sellers will be required to provide documentation as proof of authorization to be considered for award. Please send this documentation to FedBids client services team (clientservices@fedbid.com) prior to the close of this Buy. ***If bidding an equal product, all sellers are required to prove compatibility with the current infrastructure***
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/State/FedBid.com/FedBid1/1019035064/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Washington, DC 20520
- Zip Code: 20520
- Zip Code: 20520
- Record
- SN02298097-W 20100929/100927234753-ff516aea6b55f2ebf43d7fd82dd7b567 (fbodaily.com)
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