NetApp Storage Consolidation

This award for the use of NetApp as a contract for Georgia National Guard's NetApp stabilization support project. The objective of this contract is to solicit direct NETAPP 40 hours' worth of support for
NetApp Data Storage stabilization and SAM service review remediation. NetApp support effort will
concentrate on both COOP and Production Datacenters. With the introduction of new computing processes,
growth of the IT infrastructure footprint, and the progression of technology the need for subject matter
expertise at the granular level is critical. GAARNG understands that the proposed timeline is ambitious.
GAARNG will assist thru hands on and knowledge management IOT correct as many of the deficiencies as
possible and document all processes IOT continue improvement of the data architecture beyond the
engagement timeline. GAARNG hopes to reap the following benefits:
-40 hours of in-house technical support.
-Resolution of critical risk items as identified by the SAM service review document of June 2018.
-Evaluation, consolidation, realignment, and or termination of redundant and un-necessary storage.
-Evaluate Volumes, Shares, LUNs, and Qtrees for consolidation, realignment, and or termination.
-Consolidation, realignment, and or termination of extraneous or irrelevant Volumes, Shares, LUNs,
and or Qtrees. The period of performance will be 6 months commencing upon the award date. The contract provides funding for W912JM18Q0084 Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001 (1)5 day service of NetApp. The use of the NetApp is essential due to the operation of COOP and Production Datacenters. This sole source requirement meets the conditions of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source has been
identified as reasonably available to provide the supplies that will satisfy the agency requirements. In accordance
with FAR 5.203(a)(1) the solicitation may be shortened. Information received as a result of this notice will be
considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids, quotes, or proposals.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334112. This will be a firm fixed price
contract. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. A determination
by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the
Government. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, however all responsible sources that believe they
can meet all of the requirements may contact the USPFO for Georgia via e-mail at derrick.a.thomas1.mil@mail.mil
and be considered by the government. If no responses are received by 1000 hours EST 28 September 2018, a
Sole Source contract will be pursued with NetApp.
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