Red rock drives

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #:    N0017823Q6929

Submitted by: Lee Ann Mizelle

NAICS Code:  334112

FSC/PSC Code:  7K20

Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov:  09/AUG/2023
Anticipated Closing Date: 15/AUG/2023

Contracts POC Name: Lee Ann Mizelle

Telephone#: (540) 742-8050

Email Address: lee.a.mizelle.civ@us.navy.mil

Code and Description:  7K - IT and Telecom - Storage

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.   

Synopsis/Solicitation N0017823Q6929 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation as indicated in the attached SF18.  The SF18 form is being utilized to generate the applicable clauses from the Standard Procurement System. 

This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), intends to procure on a Brand Name or Equal basis for Red Rock Technologies manufactured products.  The Red Rock drives have been developed and improved over 20 years to provide maximum capability with a wide range of systems to include legacy systems. Another vendor’s product would introduce unacceptable risk and would require changes to the design platform to ensure consistency and accuracy in data transfers. Red Rock Technologies is located in Tempe, Arizona. 

Please include shipping/freight cost to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5110. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 13.  The order shall be firm fixed price.  

All responsible offerors must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3. Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR Part 19. All offerors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.  The completion and submission to the Government of an offer shall indicate the Offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation. Offers may be rejected if an exception to the terms or conditions set forth in this solicitation is taken.

At time of proposal submission please submit any historical data as well as published pricing.  Quotes will only be accepted from authorized re-sellers who have provided a Letter of Authorization.  Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Please return a signed copy of the SF18 with your quote.

Quote is due 15 August 2023, no later than 5:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 30 September 2023.  Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to lee.a.mizelle.civ@us.navy.milprior to the RFQ closing.  Email should reference Synopsis/Solicitation Number
N0017823Q6929 in the subject line.

Attachments –

-SF18: Request for Quotations

-Requirements List