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Added: Sep 16, 2008 10:51 am Modified: Sep 18, 2008 9:20 amTrack Changes AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HSFEHQ-08-B-0206 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-26. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334111 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2008-09-22 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Winchester, VA 22603

The DHS FEMA Logistics Section requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following:
LI 001, HP ProLiant DL580 G5 Rack Server - See required specifications on the attachment., 1, EA;
LI 002, HP ProLiant DL580 G5 Rack Server - See required specifications on the attachment., 1, EA;
LI 003, HP ProLiant DL580 G5 Rack Server - See required specifications on the attachment., 1, EA;
LI 004, HP LTO Ultrium 3 RW Data Cartridges - 400GB native/800GB compressed, 100, EA;
LI 005, Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007 Software, 1, EA;
LI 006, Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium Software, 1, EA;

For this solicitation, DHS FEMA Logistics Section intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DHS FEMA Logistics Section is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the attached provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items upon request. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.225-13, 52.232-33 . The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. HSAR Clause 3052.209-70 will also apply and can be found at https://dhsonline.dhs.gov/portal/jhtml/dc/sf.jhtml?doid=45071.

Delivery shall be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO).

CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov.