190988_RFQ_KO.docx

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N66604-19-Q-0988.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Code 1041 has a requirement to renew the maintenance support for the VNX–5400 Storage Area Network (SAN). The VNX–5400 is used in our Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to store virtual systems and user data in the research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) environment. The maintenance agreement includes support for hardware and software for the VNX- 5400 SAN. The maintenance agreement is needed to provide system updates, patches and quick reliable maintenance for the VNX–5400 SAN. The annual maintenance support is for a twelve-month period as follows:

Period of Performance:

(September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020)

Option Period #1:

Period of Performance:

(September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021)

Option Period #2:

Period of Performance:

(September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022)

The maintenance agreement is required to provide system updates, patches and quick reliable maintenance for the following VNX–5400 SAN equipment.

8692305 NEWPORT RI

Required delivery of support shall be for the Base Period of September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020. Option Perion #1 from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021, and Option Perion #2 from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022. Offerors shall include shipping charges, if applicable, F.O.B. Destination to Newport, RI 02841.

This requirement is being solicited as 100% Small Business Set-Aside with North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 511210, as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The applicable size standard is $ 38.5M.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101. FAR 52.212-1 “Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items” and FAR 52.212-3 “Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items” apply. FAR 52.212-4 “Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items,” 52.212-5 “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items,” 52.209-11 “Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax” also apply to this solicitation. DFARS 252.204.7009 “Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information” and 252.215-7013, “Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors”. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which may be considered by the agency. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Payment will be made via credit card if no additional fees apply. Otherwise, Wide Area Workflow will be the payment method. Defense Priorities and Allocations System ("DPAS") rating of DO-C9 applies.

Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and e-mail address), contractor CAGE Code, and contractor DUNS.

Offers must be submitted via email to alexander.olarte@navy.mil on or before 2:00 p.m. on 22 February 2019. For questions pertaining to this acquisition, please contact Alexander Olarte by email.