Dell PowerEdge R730 Servers

Added: May 11, 2017 11:53 am ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS: 

1.  How many sockets (processors) ?  The first two lines on the Minimum Specifications show that we need 2 eight-core Intel Processors installed in each system.    

2.  How many VM's(virtual machines) ?  No VMs

3.  What type of support standard(9x5) or premium(24x7) ?  Standard Support

4.  For this solicitation, as you able to accept DELL recertified equipment with the same warranty as new? Or are you looking for new only?  DELL Equipment must be NEW not refurbished.

Added: May 10, 2017 10:39 am ** PLEASE NOTE:  THIS PURCHASE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF REDHAT OS, HOWEVER, THE VENDOR MUST BE ABLE TO SUPPORT REDHAT OS/DRIVERS. **

Added: May 08, 2017 4:37 pm PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.
This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 - Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, 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. Request For Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-14-Q-1790. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. This procurement is a small business set-aside as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 334111. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 7021. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport intends to issue a Firm-Fixed Price contract for CLIN 0001, Dell PowerEdge R730 Server, sixteen (16) each; CLIN 0002 Dell Metered Rack Power Distribution Rack, one (1) each and CLIN 0003 Dell Netshelter SX 42U Rack; one (1) each. Brand Name Only. The minimum specifications for each line item are attached. NUWCDIVNPT has a requirement for these brand name Dell units with RedHat OS Driver support to be completely compatible and interchangeable with the existing computers in the Weapons Analysis Facility (WAF) laboratory. These computers must be able to be capable of being swapped around within minutes minimizing the weapon simulation down time that could affect program deadlines. F.O.B. Destination Naval Station Newport; Newport, RI. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision of FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items apply to this solicitation. Clauses FAR 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. Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far/. The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9; Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) 508 Compliance is required as follows:
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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. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address). All timely offers will be considered. 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 listed in the minimum specifications, 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. Offers must be submitted to Commercial Acquisition, Building 1258, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Code 0222, 1176 Howell Street, Newport, Rhode Island 02841-1708, faxed to 401-832-2417, or e-mailed to debra.dube@navy.mil. Offers must be received by 2:00 p.m. on 12 May 2017. For information on this acquisition contact Ms. Debra Dube at 401-832-2281.