SOURCES SOUGHT
70 -- Data Center Consolidation - Additional Documents - Additional Document
- Notice Date
- 3/13/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 517110
— Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 45CONS (Bldg 423), 1201 Edward H White II St MS 7200, Patrick AFB, Florida, 32925-3238, United States
- ZIP Code
- 32925-3238
- Solicitation Number
- FA2521-17-Q-B087
- Archive Date
- 4/4/2017
- Point of Contact
- Keona L Franklin, Phone: 3214945544, Bryan W. Townsend, Phone: 321-494-4394
- E-Mail Address
-
keona.franklin@us.af.mil, bryan.townsend.4@us.af.mil
(keona.franklin@us.af.mil, bryan.townsend.4@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- LOM PWS SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BUT FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! It does not constitute a solicitation and/or quote and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is FA2521-17-Q-B087 shall be used to reference any written responses to this sources sought. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed 517311. The size standard for NAICS is 1,500 employees. The requirement is to install a single data center at Patrick AFB/Cape Canaveral AFS that must be a high-performing unified storage platform that is simple, efficient, optimized for virtual applications, and characterized by the highest level of protection, compliance, easy management Attachments: PWS/SOO, LOM Salient Characteristics: Contractor shall at minimum have an active favorable Secret Clearance for all work performed; and be credentialed with all the following: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) engineer certified at minimum EMC Technical Architect, Cisco engineer at minimum Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), VMWare engineer be at minimum VMware Certified Professional (VCP) NOTE: RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SHALL STATE IF THEY ARE A SUPPLIER OR MANUFACTURER! What is the purpose of the item(s): The solution must be a high-performing unified storage platform that is simple, efficient, optimized for virtual applications, and characterized by the highest levels of protection, compliance, and ease of management. 45 CONS is interested in any size business that is capable of meeting this requirement. The government is also interested in all small businesses including (8a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), or, if applicable based on NAICS code, Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) that are interested in performing this requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision." As stipulated in FAR 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any government assessments. The Government's evaluation of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business designation (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, VOSB, etc.). All interested firms should submit a package that outlines the firm's capabilities in providing the required services. The contractor is required to provide all management and labor for the operation and management of the required services. Include three past references with current contact information and contract number. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. The response must not exceed 5 pages. Include in your capabilities package your DUNS, Cage Code, System for Award Management expiration date, GSA contract number and expiration (if applicable), and any related specifications/drawings. Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: keona.franklin@us.af.mil & 45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil; by mail to 45 CONS/LGCB, Attn: FA2521-17-Q-B087, 1201 Edward H. White II Street, Bldg. 423, Room N206, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3238. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 20 Mar 17 @ 2:00 P.M.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFSC/45CONSb423/FA2521-17-Q-B087/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Patrick AFB & Cape Canaveral AFS, United States
- Record
- SN04433681-W 20170315/170313235330-1335f81eba33c3fe64dfa2c4cf45aa1a (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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