EMC Hardware and Software Maintenance/Support renewal

Added: Nov 10, 2016 4:00 pm This is a modification against combined synopsis/solicitation number W91260-17-T-0001. The purpose of this modification is to upload an attachment (revised requirements document dated 10 November 2016) and make changes to the subject combined synopsis/solicitation as described below.

The following statements are included as part of the subject solicitation:

The following specifications are issued as Brand Name or equal specifications and CLIN 0001 is hereby changed to read as shown below.  With that, the term “or equal” is not added to each item/component description, but is instead stated here and applied to all items and components discussed hereafter. 

CLIN 0001 - Annual EMC hardware and software maintenance/support renewal, as listed and described in item numbers 1 - 104 of the attached revised requirements document dated 10 November 2016; for U.S. Army SMDC/ARTSTRAT G6, Redstone Arsenal, AL. EMC Premier Support and Parts Retention Service descriptions for the EMC hardware and software items listed and described in the attached revised requirements document dated 10 November 2016 are provided in the attached Support Services Descriptions document dated 4 Nov 2016. QTY: 1 LOT.

The following changes were the only changes made to the requirements document:

1. Added the date the requirements document was revised in line 1.
2. Revised the description/statement of need in line 2.
3. Revised all support coverage descriptions in column "F" for item numbers 1 - 104.

The following statements are also included as part of the subject solicitation:

Catalog cutsheets, descriptive literature system design and configuration drawings or layouts, and other information required to substantiate the offeror’s claims shall be provided with the offeror’s quote.

The most current version of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal is incorporated into and made part of the subject solicitation. 

The due date and time for receipt of quotes or proposals is hereby extended to 4:30 PM (Mountain Time) on 15 November 2016 as the results of this modification.  The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition and modification is George Knowlton at (719) 554-1967, fax (719) 554-8442 or at e-mail george.p.knowlton.civ@mail.mil.

The above changes are the only changes made to the subject combined synopsis/solicitation. 

Added: Nov 04, 2016 5:11 pm This is a modification against combined synopsis/solicitation number W91260-17-T-0001. The purpose of this modification is to upload an attachment and make changes to the subject combined synopsis/solicitation as described below.

CLIN 0001 is hereby changed to read as follows:

CLIN 0001 - Annual EMC hardware and software maintenance/support renewal, as listed and described in item numbers 1 - 104 of the attached requirements document; for U.S. Army SMDC/ARTSTRAT G6, Redstone Arsenal, AL. EMC Premier Support and Parts Retention Service descriptions for the EMC hardware and software items listed and described in the attached requirements document are provided in the attached Support Services Descriptions document dated 4 Nov 2016. QTY: 1 LOT.


The due date and time for receipt of quotes or proposals is hereby extended to 2:00 PM (Mountain Time) on 10 November 2016 as the results of this modification.  The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition and modification is George Knowlton at (719) 554-1967, fax (719) 554-8442 or at e-mail george.p.knowlton.civ@mail.mil.

The above changes are the only changes made to the subject combined synopsis/solicitation. 

Added: Oct 27, 2016 1:25 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format set forth in Federal Acquisitions Regulation, 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 solicitation is issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) Number W91260-17-T-0001 and is a HUBZone small business set-aside. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-90, effective 25 October 2016 (includes FAC 2005-91 effective 30 September 2016). NAICS number is 811213. Business Size Standard is $11.0M. DESCRIPTION: Annual EMC hardware and software maintenance/support renewal for U.S. Army SMDC/ARTSTRAT G6, Redstone Arsenal, AL. The offeror shall deliver all items and quantities within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of Purchase Order, as listed and described in Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001 below. Offerors shall structure their quote or proposal to include a price for all items as listed and described in/for CLIN 0001 below and for each line item listed in the attached requirements document.

CLIN 0001 - Annual EMC hardware and software maintenance/support renewal, as listed and described in item numbers 1 - 104 of the attached requirements document; for U.S. Army SMDC/ARTSTRAT G6, Redstone Arsenal, AL. QTY: 1 LOT.

FOB DESTINATION ship-to-address for CLIN 0001 is Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898. Quotes citing products offered under the terms of a Federal Supply Schedule contract must include GSA contract number and terms. A copy of the pertinent pages of the schedule shall be provided with the offeror's quote. All items are desired to be delivered FOB Destination within 14 calendar days after receipt of Purchase Order. The EMC hardware/software listed in the attached requirements document are located at USASMDC/ARSTRAT, G6, Bldg 5220 Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 and SMDC/ARSTRAT, G6, 350 Vandenberg Street, Peterson AFB, CO 80914. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. Period of acceptance of offers - Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days after Government receipt of quotes. Any interested/qualified HUBZone small business sources that believe they can provide the required products/items must respond no later than 4:00 PM (Mountain Time) on 4 November 2016. Contract award is anticipated no later than 14 November 2016. Payment of invoice(s) shall be made by Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) under the order contemplated. All such responses will be evaluated IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. The following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical - acceptability of the products, items or services offered; (2) Delivery Schedule - ability to meet the required delivery date; (3) Total Proposed Price, inclusive of shipping cost and warranty price - most advantageous price considering all other factors. Evaluation Criteria is listed in descending order of importance. QUOTE/PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: The offeror shall clearly demonstrate how the products/services proposed meet the requirements set forth herein regardless of how offered (e.g., open market, Federal Supply Schedule). Offerors that offer products/services against Federal Supply Schedules shall provide copies of the pertinent pages of the schedule to verify the offeror is an authorized agent/supplier under the FSS and relevant pages to validate prices offered. Prices shall be structured in accordance with the CLIN structure stated above. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's quote or proposal. Award will be made without discussion; therefore, each offeror is encouraged to submit their best terms with their quote or proposal. The most current version of provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Special attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1 (b). Failure to submit the information set forth therein for evaluation may render the offer nonresponsive. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with its offer if the Offeror's FAR 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, are not current or up to date in System for Award Management (SAM) system.

The most current versions of the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses are applicable to this acquisition:

52.202-1, Definitions
52.204-7, System for Award Management
52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance
52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2013-O0019)
52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award
52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation
52.222-3, Convict Labor
52.222-19, Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.223-6, Drug-Free Workplace
52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products
52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications
52.227-1, Authorization and Consent
52.227-2, Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement
52.227-3, Patent Indemnity
52.227-14, Rights in Data--General
52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software
52.232-1, Payments
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management
52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
52.233-1, Disputes
52.233-3, Protest After Award
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference

The most current versions of the following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses are applicable to this acquisition:

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management Alternate A
252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data--Noncommercial Items
252.227-7014, Rights in Noncommercial Computer Software and Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation
252.227-7016, Rights in Bid or Proposal Information
252.227-7017, Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions
252.227-7019, Validation of Asserted Restrictions--Computer Software
252.227-7028, Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government
252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions
252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

Quotes or proposals sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to Army Contracting Command - Redstone, ATTN: CCAM-CAC (George Knowlton), 350 Vandenberg Street, Peterson AFB, Colorado 80914. All quotes or proposals not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and subject to FAR 15.208. Quotes or proposals may be submitted by facsimile or email, however, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure receipt by due the date and time set for receipt of quotes or proposals - see also in this respect FAR 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Offerors are responsible for ensuring quotes or proposals are received no later than 4:00 PM (Mountain Time) on 4 November 2016. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is George Knowlton at (719) 554-1967, fax (719)554-8442 or at e-mail george.p.knowlton.civ@mail.mil. Response sent to any other email address will not be accepted.