This is a sources sought for possible vendors for SnapVault. This is a market survey for information only.

Notice Type: Special Notice
Response Date: August 23, 2012.
NAICS Code: 334611

Synopsis:
The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Huachuca Division intends on awarding a sole source contract to NetApp.

Background:
The U.S. Army 5th Signal Command, G3 in Germany, has a need to purchase 2 each - SnapVault Disk to Disk Backup - Primary Software (SW-T7C-SVPRI) licenses and 2 each - Production Support/Subscription licenses added to Network Appliance (NetApp) FAS6080 (CS-N-SSP) in their Information Technology (IT) Network Centers. SnapVault will be an addition to their existing NetApp system.

This is a market survey for information only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SOURCES SYNOPSIS. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualification of vendors who can support this requirement. The anticipated contract type is Firm-Fixed Price (FFP). The NAICS Code is 334611 - Software Reproducing, and the size standard is 1,000 employees.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
If you believe your firm qualifies under the fore mentioned criteria and has qualified personnel, relevant past performance experience, and the technical capability to provide the items specified, please submit a capability statement including the following information: (1) company name and mailing address (2) point of contact (name, telephone number, and e-mail address) (3) socio-economic status (small business, small disadvantage business, women-owned business, veteran-owned business, etc.) and (4) a brief description of the items.

The capability statement can be submitted in your own format and shall not exceed 10 pages in its entirety (inclusive of cover letter, table of contents, tables, etc.).

No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this RFI or any follow-up information requests.

Submit responses no later than 23 August 2012 at 1100 a.m. Arizona Time to: stephen.p.todd.civ@mail.mil

Contracting Office Address:
ACC-APG - Fort Huachuca, Commercial Acquisition Contracting Bldg 61801, Room 3212, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-5000

Place of Performance:
5th Signal Command, G3
Unit 29921, APO AE 09008

Point of Contact(s):
STEPHEN TODD
Contract Specialist
ACC-APG, Huachuca Division
2133 Cushing Street, Bldg 61801
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613
Commercial 520-538-8633/DSN: 879-8633
FAX 520-538-5896/DSN: 879-5896
Email stephen.p.todd.civ@mail.mil