Qualstar XLS Tape Library Maintenance

Solicitation Number: HHSN27320170531 - Qualstar XLS Tape Library Maintenance

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 and in conjunction with the procedures at FAR Subpart 13.106. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) announcement constitutes the only solicitation that will be issued; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government contemplates a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order will result from this RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541519 "Value Added Resellers (VAR)", Size Standard - 150 employees.

The NIEHS has a requirement for: Qualstar XLS Tape Library Maintenance (Brand-Name Only)

Period of Performance: 07/20/2017 - 07/19/2018

Instructions to Offerors

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences issues this Request for Quote (RFQ) for the purchase of: Qualstar Tape Library Maintenance. (Please see Statement of Work for the Line Items listing and for the Tape Serial Numbers.) This requirement is for the NIEHS, Office of Management (OM), Computer Technology Branch (CTB).

The Qualstar tape library is located in the NIEHS data center located at 111 TW Alexander Dr. in RTP, NC, 27709

Basis of Award: Award will be made on the basis of the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). LPTA will be determined by the total price of the items quoted.

Vendors must be Qualstar authorized resellers.

Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

As part of the quote, provide a copy of any End User license Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or other similar legal instrument or agreement. Note that FAR Clause 52.212-4, including paragraph (u), applies to any Government Purchase Order resulting from this RFQ.

Purchase Order Type: Firm-fixed price (FFP).

List of Attachments:
1. Statement of Work
2. Provisions and Clauses
3. Quote Sheet
4. NIH Invoice Submission and Instructions

Quotations should be submitted to the Contract Specialist Luis Salas at luis.salas@nih.gov no later than the quotation due date specified below.

SUBMIT YOUR QUOTE ON THE QUOTE SHEET ATTACHED IN EXCEL FORMAT.

Quotation Due Date: Friday, May 19, 2017 No Later Than 5:00 pm Eastern Time

Issued by: Luis A. Salas, Contract Specialist
Email: luis.salas@nih.gov
Telephone: 919-541-4677

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR ANY QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL ONLY: LUIS.SALAS@NIH.GOV.
All request for information or questions must be submitted by 12 May 2017, 12:00 PM, EST. Request for information or questions submitted after 12 May 2017, 12:00 PM, EST will not be answered.