VXRail Support

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport intends to solicit specific items manufactured by only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(i). A firm fixed priced contract will be awarded for the procurement of VXrail Prosupport Service: VXrail ProSupport Next Business Day Software Support, Onsite Service, 7x24 HW Technical Support (16 Each), VXrail ProSupport Next Business Day vSAN enterprise, 1 processor (16 Each), manufactured by Dell Technologies. This requirement is being issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial Items in accordance with FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the attached solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) applicable assigned rating for this requirement is DO-A7. The solicitation number issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) is N0025324Q0051 and is attached to this announcement. Provisions and clauses in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circulars are included in the attached solicitation. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 541519 and has a size standard of $34,000,000. The government prefers FOB Destination pricing to NUWC Keyport, WA  98345-7610. 

Requirements and evaluation procedures are listed in the attached solicitation, which is required to be completely filled out and returned before the solicitation closes. All questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing as soon as practicable after receipt of solicitation. Questions and Offers should be submitted via e-mail to: naomi.n.newton2.civ@us.navy.mil. No paper copies will be accepted. Only digital copies sent via email will be accepted. Failure to complete all representations and certifications found within the solicitation, and respond to this RFQ with associated amendments if applicable prior to the closing date and time established may render an offer non-responsive and result in rejection.

Company quote forms will NOT be accepted. All details regarding the vendor offer shall be documented in the RFQ. The government terms and conditions (T&C’s) listed in this solicitation are required by law through the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFAR). It is preferred that company T&C’s not be included with your quote submittal as many company T&C’s are inconsistent with federal law and unenforceable.

Provisions and clauses in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circulars are included in the solicitation. To access the clauses/provisions to be completed, download the Federal Acquisition Regulations at http://acquisition.gov/far/ .  Download the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. 

The offeror must have a current registration and completed representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) at website https://sam.gov/ a federal government owned website.