CANCELLATION NOTICE: Bids are being solicited under solicitation number 4QAF75089405. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 100709_01.

GSA Schedule Bids Only: Sellers bidding on this opportunity MUST have the items requested on an existing GSA Schedule. The Schedule must either be in the Seller's name or the Seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's Schedule. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective GSA Schedule AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting Officer. Information regarding GSA Schedules can be found at www.GSA.gov.

This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2008-12-30 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Atlanta, GA 30345

The GSA FTS Region 4 requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following:
LI 001, REINSTATEMENT FEE FOR SUPPORT, 1, EA;
LI 002, MC5345016030078 MP-1620M-EN ENT EXPANDED FUNCT, 1, EA;
LI 003, MC5345016030077 MP-1620M-EN ENT EXPANDED FUNCT, 1, EA;
LI 004, SW6295511071 MP-1620M-MGR ENT MGR SW MP-1620M, 1, EA;
LI 005, MC5345016030079 MP-1620M-EN ENT EXPANDED FUNCT, 1, EA;
LI 006, MC5345016030080 MP-1620M-EN ENT EXPANDED FUNCT, 1, EA;
LI 007, SW6295511070 MP-1620M-MGR ENT MGR SW MP-1620M, 1, EA;
LI 008, 02CL520A0005096 CC-SYMGR-BASE SYMM MGR BASE LICENSE, 1, EA;
LI 009, CC-SYMGR-CC05 SYMM MGR 1TB (61*100TB), 74, EA;
LI 010, SRDF-S-BASE SRDF-S BASE LICENSE, 1, EA;
LI 011, SRDF-S-C05 SRDF-S 1TB (61-100TB), 74, EA;
LI 012, TF-CG BASE TF-CG BASE LICENSE, 1, EA;
LI 013, TF-CG-C05 TF-CG 1TB(61-100TB), 74, EA;
LI 014, TF-M-BASE TF-M BASR LICENSE, 1, EA;
LI 015, TF-M-C05 TF-M 1TB(61-100TB), 74, EA;
LI 016, TF-SNAP-BASE TF-SNAP-BASE LICENSE, 1, EA;
LI 017, TF-SNAP-C05 TF-SNAP 1TB (61-100TB), 1, EA;
LI 018, MC504AW80701000249 EM-1008 CTX MGR VERSION 8, 1, EA;
LI 019, MC5EM255209804 PM-ED140M PRODUCT MGR FOR ED-140M, 1, EA;
LI 020, MC5EM254995944 PM-ED140M PRODUCT MGR FOR ED-140M, 1, EA;
LI 021, MC504AW80701000322 EM-1008 CTX MGR VERSION 8, 1, EA;
LI 022, MC5EM255055926 PM-ED140M PRODUCT MGR FOR ED-140M, 1, EA;
LI 023, MC5EM255158694 PM-ED140M PRODUCT MGR FOR ED-140M, 1, EA;
LI 024, REINSTATEMENT FEE FOR SUPPORT, 1, EA;
LI 025, 05DQA0200000617 CNRCELIC CENTERA COMP ED RTU, 1, EA;
LI 026, REINSTATEMENT FEE FOR SUPPORT, 1, EA;
LI 027, 03HA000A0100412 STS-KEY STS ICM LIC KEY, 1, EA;
LI 028, 03HB000A0100145 ARM-KEY ARM ICM LIC KEY, 1, EA;
LI 029, 03HD000A0100424 SANM-KEY SANM ICM LIC KEY, 1, EA;
LI 030, 03HD000A0100423 SANM-KEY SANM ICM LIC KEY, 1, EA;
LI 031, 02CA520B0003023 CC-OIC-KIT CC5.X OPN INTG CMPNTS KIT, 1, EA;
LI 032, PP-CPU-T04 PP-CPU-T04 PP ICM AT LEAST 400 CPUS, 184, EA;
LI 033, PFM-CAPM-T09 PFM-CAPM-T09 PFM ICM AT LEAST 400TB, 123, EA;
LI 034, 02CA520B0002957 CC-OIC-KIT CC5.X OPN INTG CMPNTS KIT, 1, EA;
LI 035, 03HA000A0100413 STS-KEY STS ICM LIC KEY, 1, EA;
LI 036, STS-CAPM-T09 STS ICM AT LEAST 400TB, 123, EA;
LI 037, 03HF00A01002751 PP-CPU-KEY PP ICM LIC KEY, 1, EA;
LI 038, 03HF00A01002634 PP-CPU-KEY PP ICM LIC KEY, 1, EA;
LI 039, 02ES45000000097 PP-SUM-KIT POWERPATH FOR SOLARIS KIT, 1, EA;
LI 040, SANM-CAPM-T09 SANM-CAPM-T09 SANM ICM AT LEAST 400TB, 123, EA;
LI 041, 03HB000A0100146 ARM-KEY ARM ICM LIC KEY, 1, EA;
LI 042, 03MFA0100000091 PFM-KEY PFM ICM LIC KEY, 1, EA;
LI 043, 03MFA0100000090 PFM-KEY PFM ICM LIC KEY, 1, EA;
LI 044, ARM-CAPM-T09 ARM-CAPM-T09 ARM ICM AT LEAST 400TB, 123, EA;
LI 045, 02CA520B0003021 CC-OIC-KIT CC5.X OPN INTG CMPNTS KIT, 1, EA;
LI 046, 02CA520B0003114 CC-OIC-KIT CC5.X OPN INTG CMPNTS KIT, 1, EA;
LI 047, 02CA520B0003059 CC-OIC-KIT CC5.X OPN INTG CMPNTS KIT, 1, EA;
LI 048, 02CA520B0004468 CC-OIC-KIT CC5.X OPN INTG CMPNTS KIT, 1, EA;

For this solicitation, GSA FTS Region 4 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. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. GSA FTS Region 4 is taking this action in an effort to improve both seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers 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. Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at [email protected]. Sellers 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 Sellers require additional clarification, contact FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or [email protected].

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.

New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products, and NO "gray market". ALL MUST BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. Proof will be requested that all items in the bill of materials are covered by the manufacturer's warranty!

Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission

FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.)

No partial shipments unless otherwise specified

Company must be registered on DOD's Central Contractor Registry (CCR). Web site is http://www.ccr.gov. Quote must include proof of CCR registration.

Vendors / sales agents submitting quotes MUST BE registered in ITSS. If vendor registration assistance is needed contact 877.243.2889 Option 2.

This entire requirement will be awarded on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable to the Federal Government.

Quote per specifications requested. If an item has been discontinued or is end of life, annotate quote referencing as such then quote an equal or better replacement for the item.

Quote is to include all fees for shipment.

Provide on quote the estimated ETA, number of days, delivery can be expected after receipt of purchase order.

All services and products provided in response to this requirement shall comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronics and Information Technical (EIT) Accessibility Standard (36 CFR part 1194). Quote must include statement addressing compliance or noncompliance with Section 508.

Quote must include verification that the product and/or services have been evaluated and validated by the NSA or in accordance with NSA-approved processes in accordance with Defense Confidentiality DCAS-1 (see also DODI 8500.2, February 6, 2003).

The Awardee MUST strictly follow GSAs invoicing procedures which will be stated on the award document and includes MANDATORY COMPLIANCE with this essential instruction: Contractor must submit an acceptance document and attach a copy of the invoice to IT-Solutions Shop (IT-Solutions.gsa.gov). Failure to enter the invoice will result in a rejection. When submitting invoice, invoice must include ONLY the line items quoted.

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: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far.

Delivery must be made 30 days ARO. Upon delivery, all shipping documents and equipment containers will include GSA-IT order number and/or Act number.

This requirement is for BRAND NAME ONLY.

ALL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO [email protected]. PLEASE REFERENCE TASK ID 4QAF75089405 WHEN SUBMITTING QUESTIONS.

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