Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Notice of Intent to Sole Source:

The USDA intends to award a sole source firm fixed price PO to Knot Technology Service for StorNext Expansion.  The anticipated dollar value is $37,250.00.

The purpose of this contract is to secure Knot Technology Service for StorNext Expansion with the following Specifications:

• One Xcellis Workflow Director Gen2 server/metadata controller to upgrade existing installation from single to dual node for redundancy and backup.
• One Quantum Scalar i3 IBM LTO-7 Tape Drive module, half height,8 GB native fibre channel, single port, to expand existing i3 library to dual tape drives for more efficient use of tapes.
• Installation and configuration of item #1 to upgrade total system to dual node, including necessary software changes.
• Two days of Quantum StorageCare Professional Services engagement for installation of all associated upgrade equipment and knowledge transfer to local ARS personnel for use of system in new configuration.
• Phone/web-based installation of item #2 and reconfiguration of i3 library to dual tape drives.
• Partial year Quantum Support for i3 library to add item #2 to remainder of initial year of support for existing system.
• One-year Quantum Support for i3 library to include item #2 in renewal of support for existing system.

This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within five (4) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government.  A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any quotation/response should be emailed to althea.paul@usda.gov and mark.volk@usda.gov by 9:00 A.M. DST. July 10, 2020.

NAICS Code:

334112 - Computer Storage Device Manufacturing

Contracting Office Address:

Agricultural Research Service

1815 North University

Peoria, IL 61604

Place of Performance:

USDA NEA NEA PASTURE SYSTEMS & WATERSHED MGM

UNIVERSITY PARK PA 16802