Dell R730 Sensors and Associated Parts

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 N0018917R0095 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334111 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 employees. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2017-07-31 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Suffolk, VA 23435

The FLC - Norfolk requires the following items, Brand Name Only (Exact Match), to the following:
LI 001: Dell PowerEdge R730 server with capabilities/specifications as outlined in Attachment I- Schedule of Supplies.

* NOTE QUANTITIES DETALITED FOR EACH COMPONENT IN ATTACHMENT I*

**AS DETAILED IN THE ATTACHMNT III THE REQUIREMENT IS BRAND SPECIFIC TO DELL AND THEREFORE IS LIMITED TO AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS OF DELL ONLY**

*** VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO DEMONOSTRATE THAT THEY ARE AN AUTHOIRZED DISTIBUTOR OF DELL BY SUBMITTING DOCUMENATION DEMONSRATING THEIR AUTHORIZATION ALONG WITH THEIR RESPONSE TO THIS RFQ***, 1, LOT;

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, FLC - Norfolk 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 quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. FLC - Norfolk 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 quotes. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their quote using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a quote 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 quotes, 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.
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a formal, written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-60 and DFARS Change Notice 20120724. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm

The NAICS code is 334111 and the Small Business Standard is 1250 employees.

Vendor must agree to all terms and conditions included in Attachment II entitled "Terms and Conditions"