MODIFICATION
70 -- VMware Appliance and Core Licenses
- Notice Date
- 6/24/2014
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- Contracting Office
- 500 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20436
- ZIP Code
- 20436
- Solicitation Number
- ITC-RFQ-14-0038
- Response Due
- 5/30/2014
- Archive Date
- 11/26/2014
- Point of Contact
- Name: Terri Long-Miller, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 2022053431, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
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terri.long-miller@usitc.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- HUBZone
- Description
- CANCELLATION NOTICE:This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is ITC-RFQ-14-0038 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 2005-73. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423430 with a small business size standard of 0.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Total HUB-Zone ] 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 2014-05-30 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Washington, DC 20436 The United States International Trade Commission requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001: TPP L1 U.S. Federal Upgrade: VMware VSphere 5 Enterprise to vSphere 5 Enterprise Plus for (1) one Processor VMware Inc. Part Number: VS5-ENT-EPL-UG Item Number: 11-1142-LIC-L1, 8, EA; LI 002: U.S. Federal Production Support / Subscription for VMware VSphere 5 Enterprise Plus for One Processor for (1) one year VMware Inc. Part Number: VS5-ENTPL-P-SSS Item Number: 11-1128-M1P, 8, EA; LI 003: TPP L1 U.S. Federal VMware VSphere 5 Enterprise Plus for (1) one Processor VMware Inc. Part Number: VS5-ENT-PL-F-L1 Item Number: 11-1128-LIC-L1, 6, EA; LI 004: U.S. Federal Production Support / Subscription for VMware vSphere 5 Enterprise Plus for (1)One Processor for (1) year VM ware Inc. Part Number: VS5-ENTPL-P-SSS Item Number: 11-1128-M1P, 6, EA; 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, United States International Trade Commission 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. United States International Trade Commission 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. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. To be considered for award, all Sellers must be manufacturer/ Federally authorized distributors of the equipment/services they are offering with a demonstrated capability of delivering the entire order within the time frames specified by the Buyer on the award. Sellers may be required to provide documentation as proof of authorization to be considered for award. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 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 the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Offeror must be registered in the SAM database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in SAM, it must do so through the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov. An award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote represents Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). All Offerors must attach a quote on their company letterhead. The attached quote should ONLY include line item descriptions and part numbers, DO NOT include pricing on attachment. For pricing Offerors shall input "See Bid." Offerors shall attach Terms and Conditions, if applicable. Questions in response to the issuing of this solicitation MUST be received by Tuesday, May 20, 2014 by 2:00 PM Eastern Time. October 4, 2014 - October 3, 2015 This is a HUBZone Small Business Set Aside competed amongst vendors under NAICS Code 423430-Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers. Offeror must acknowledge they are classified as a HUBZone small business under the given NAICS code.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Washington, DC 20436
- Zip Code: 20436
- Zip Code: 20436
- Record
- SN03404400-W 20140626/140625022016-761641ec2db6cbbb5d993da057972c85 (fbodaily.com)
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