Accm m&s compute cluster enclave

The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions from industry.

Q4: Can the Government please clarify if the Red Hat Licenses & Support are still needed for this requirement?

A4: See Government Minimum Requirements REV 2-23-17, Attachment # 5

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions from industry.

Q3: Is 7x24 Next Business Day Onsite Service mandatory for this solicitation?

A4: See Government Minimum Requirements REV 2-23-17, Attachment # 5

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Attach revised Attachment 5 - Government Minimum Requirements REV 2-23-17. All submitted quotes shall comply with Attachment 5 - Government Minimum Requirements REV 2-23-17 in order to be considered for award.

2. Extend the closing date and time to 01 March 2017 at 2:00 p.m. (EST).

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Answer questions from industry.

Q2: Can the Government advise if there are any environmental requirements or qualification testing associated with this solicitation.

A2: Please see Government minimum requirements; there is no qualification testing associated with this requirement.

2. To clarify that offerors are advised that the Government amended the combined synopsis /solicitation for this requirement on Feb 02, 2017 at 1:44 pm. This amendment incorporates an extension to the receipt of offers through Tuesday, 21 February at 2:00 pm, in addition to the identification of OPTIONS (CLINs 0009-0016) which shall be included and priced in submitted offers. Offers which do not include the provisioning of OPTION prices will be considered non-responsive.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Extend the closing date and time.

2. Add Option CLINs 0009-0016. Revisions to the combined synopsis/solicitation are detailed below.

3. Attach Attachment # 3 - Government Minimum Requirements Rev 1 2-2-17. All submitted quotes shall comply with the Government Minimum Requirments in Attachment # 3 in order to be determined technically acceptable.

4. Attach Attachment # 4 - Brand Name Justification Rev 1 2-2-17.

Revised combined synopsis/solicitation is as follows:

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis/solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-17-Q-0654.

This requirement is 100% small business set-aside as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334111. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 Employees.

NUWC Division Newport intends to purchase the following items on a Firm Fixed basis:

CLIN 0001: QUANTITY of THIRTEEN (13) Compute Node Hardware
CLIN 0002: QUANTITY of ONE (1) LTO6 Tape Hardware
CLIN 0003: QUANTITY of ONE (1) Network Switch
CLIN 0004: QUANTITY of ONE (1) Compute Node Disk Farm Hardware
CLIN 0005: QUANTITY of TWO (2) Power Distribution Units
CLIN 0006: QUANTITY of ONE (1) Accessories: Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse
CLIN 0007: QUANTITY of EIGHT (8) Metered Power Distribution Units
CLIN 0008: SHIPPING (if applicable and separately priced)

CLIN 0009: OPTION - QUANTITY of THIRTEEN (13) Compute Node Hardware
CLIN 0010: OPTION - QUANTITY of ONE (1) LTO6 Tape Hardware
CLIN 0011: OPTION - QUANTITY of ONE (1) Network Switch
CLIN 0012: OPTION - QUANTITY of ONE (1) Compute Node Disk Farm Hardware
CLIN 0013: OPTION - QUANTITY of TWO (2) Power Distribution Units
CLIN 0014: OPTION - QUANTITY of ONE (1) Accessories: Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse
CLIN 0015: OPTION - QUANTITY of EIGHT (8) Metered Power Distribution Units
CLIN 0016: OPTION - SHIPPING (if applicable and separately priced)

The option exercise by date for CLINs 0009-0016 is 30 September 2017. Offerors shall price the Option CLINs accordingly. The evaluation of Options will be in accordance with FAR 52.217-5.

The quoted Alternate Compensatory Control Measure (ACCM) computer cluster must meet or exceed the Government Minimum Requirements, Attachment # 1. Offerors must submit detailed product information along with the quote, to demonstrate quoted items meet the requirements.
The operating system and processor must be brand name only with no substitutions. The basis for the brand name is detailed in the Brand Name Justification, Attachment # 2.

Delivery is sixty (60) days After Receipt of Order (ARO), F.O.B Destination, Newport, RI 02841. Delivery for the Option CLINs 0009-0016 is sixty (60) days after option exercise.

Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) 508 Compliance is required as follows:

Network Switch (CLIN 0003, OPTION CLIN 0011):
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.21 - Software Applications and Operating System
36 C.F.R. 1194.22 - Web-based and Internet Information and Applications
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.23 - Telecommunications Products
36 C.F.R. 1194.24 - Video and Multimedia Products
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.25 - Self Contained, Closed Products
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.26 - Desktop and Portable Computers
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.31 - Functional Performance Criteria
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.41 - Information, Documentation and Support

Compute Node Disk Farm Hardware (CLIN 0004, OPTION CLIN 0012):
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.21 - Software Applications and Operating System
36 C.F.R. 1194.22 - Web-based and Internet Information and Applications
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.23 - Telecommunications Products
36 C.F.R. 1194.24 - Video and Multimedia Products
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.25 - Self Contained, Closed Products
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.26 - Desktop and Portable Computers
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.31 - Functional Performance Criteria
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.41 - Information, Documentation and Support

Compute Node Hardware (CLIN 0001, OPTION CLIN 0009):
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.21 - Software Applications and Operating System
36 C.F.R. 1194.22 - Web-based and Internet Information and Applications
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.23 - Telecommunications Products
36 C.F.R. 1194.24 - Video and Multimedia Products
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.25 - Self Contained, Closed Products
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.26 - Desktop and Portable Computers
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.31 - Functional Performance Criteria
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.41 - Information, Documentation and Support

Red Hat Enterprise Linux V6:
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.21 - Software Applications and Operating System
36 C.F.R. 1194.22 - Web-based and Internet Information and Applications
36 C.F.R. 1194.23 - Telecommunications Products
36 C.F.R. 1194.24 - Video and Multimedia Products
36 C.F.R. 1194.25 - Self Contained, Closed Products
36 C.F.R. 1194.26 - Desktop and Portable Computers
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.31 - Functional Performance Criteria
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.41 - Information, Documentation and Support

Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor CAGE code, and contractor DUNS number. Quotes received after the closing date and time specified will be ineligible for award.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-92. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items apply to this solicitation.

In accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, if the unit prices proposed exceed $5,000 then UID tags will be required and payment will be via Wide Area Workflow.

This requirement will be awarded to the offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. In order to be determined technically acceptable: (1) the offeror must quote items which meet the requirements specified, in the required quantities; and (2) the Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within PPIRS-SR may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.
The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available at the websites.

Offers must be e-mailed directly to Rosemary Shuman at rosemary.shuman@navy.mil . Offers must be received by 2:00 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, 21 February 2017. Offers received after this date and time will not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Rosemary Shuman at rosemary.shuman@navy.mil.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The purpose of this amendment is to:
1. Revise Government response to Q1.
Revised Response:
A1: CLIN 0002 is for a single, LTO6 tape drive.
2. Extend the closing date and time to 25 January 2017 at 2:00 p.m. (EST).
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions from industry:

Q1: For CLIN 0002, can the Government confirm how many tapes the library should be capable of holding?
A1: Per Attachment # 1, Government Minimum Requirements, a library is not required for CLIN 0002.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis/solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-17-Q-0654.

This requirement is 100% small business set-aside as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334111. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 Employees.

NUWC Division Newport intends to purchase the following items on a Firm Fixed basis:

CLIN 0001: QUANTITY of THIRTEEN (13) Compute Node Hardware
CLIN 0002: QUANTITY of ONE (1) LTO6 Tape Hardware
CLIN 0003: QUANTITY of ONE (1) Network Switch
CLIN 0004: QUANTITY of ONE (1) Compute Node Disk Farm Hardware
CLIN 0005: QUANTITY of TWO (2) Power Distribution Units
CLIN 0006: QUANTITY of ONE (1) Accessories: Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse
CLIN 0007: QUANTITY of EIGHT (8) Metered Power Distribution Units
CLIN 0008: SHIPPING (if applicable and separately priced)

The quoted Alternate Compensatory Control Measure (ACCM) computer cluster must meet or exceed the Government Minimum Requirements, Attachment # 1. Offerors must submit detailed product information along with the quote, to demonstrate quoted items meet the requirements.

The operating system and processor must be brand name only with no substitutions. The basis for the brand name is detailed in the Brand Name Justification, Attachment # 2.

Delivery is sixty (60) days After Receipt of Order (ARO), F.O.B Destination, Newport, RI 02841.

Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) 508 Compliance is required as follows:

Network Switch:
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.21 - Software Applications and Operating System
36 C.F.R. 1194.22 - Web-based and Internet Information and Applications
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.23 - Telecommunications Products
36 C.F.R. 1194.24 - Video and Multimedia Products
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.25 - Self Contained, Closed Products
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.26 - Desktop and Portable Computers
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.31 - Functional Performance Criteria
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.41 - Information, Documentation and Support

Compute Node Disk Farm Hardware:
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.21 - Software Applications and Operating System
36 C.F.R. 1194.22 - Web-based and Internet Information and Applications
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.23 - Telecommunications Products
36 C.F.R. 1194.24 - Video and Multimedia Products
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.25 - Self Contained, Closed Products
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.26 - Desktop and Portable Computers
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.31 - Functional Performance Criteria
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.41 - Information, Documentation and Support

Compute Node Hardware:
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.21 - Software Applications and Operating System
36 C.F.R. 1194.22 - Web-based and Internet Information and Applications
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.23 - Telecommunications Products
36 C.F.R. 1194.24 - Video and Multimedia Products
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.25 - Self Contained, Closed Products
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.26 - Desktop and Portable Computers
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.31 - Functional Performance Criteria
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.41 - Information, Documentation and Support

Red Hat Enterprise Linux V6:
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.21 - Software Applications and Operating System
36 C.F.R. 1194.22 - Web-based and Internet Information and Applications
36 C.F.R. 1194.23 - Telecommunications Products
36 C.F.R. 1194.24 - Video and Multimedia Products
36 C.F.R. 1194.25 - Self Contained, Closed Products
36 C.F.R. 1194.26 - Desktop and Portable Computers
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.31 - Functional Performance Criteria
X 36 C.F.R. 1194.41 - Information, Documentation and Support

Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor CAGE code, and contractor DUNS number. Quotes received after the closing date and time specified will be ineligible for award.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-92. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items apply to this solicitation.
In accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, if the unit prices proposed exceed $5,000 then UID tags will be required and payment will be via Wide Area Workflow.

This requirement will be awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. In order to be determined technically acceptable: (1) the offeror must quote items which meet the requirements specified, in the required quantities; and (2) the Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within PPIRS-SR may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available at the websites.

Offers must be e-mailed directly to Rosemary Shuman at rosemary.shuman@navy.mil . Offers must be received by 2:00 p.m. (EST) on Monday, 23 January 2017. Offers received after this date and time will not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Rosemary Shuman at rosemary.shuman@navy.mil.