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. This is not a total small business set-aside. This solicitation number is RFQ337245 and solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-20. Delivery and acceptance will be at Bethesda, Maryland. The National Institute on Drug Abuse on behalf of the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH) has a requirement for (a) Spectra T50, LTO-4, Fibre Channel, Full Height, 2 Drives 50 slots (Quantity One) (Part Number T50-4-F-F-2-50), (b) Spectra T50 Next Business Day Replacement 3 years (Quantity One) (Part Number 90970502), (c) Spectra T50 Series Rack (Quantity One) (Part Number 90979445), (d) Spectralogic BlueScale Standard Encryption Software Option (Quantity One) (Part Number 90979437), (e) Spectralogic 3 year Encryption Support Standard T50 (Quantity One) (Part Number 90970523), (f) Spectra T50 LTo-4 Certified Media Pack 10 pc (Quantity Five) (Part Number 90979440) and (g) Spectra CTO cleaning cartridge (Quantity Five) (Part Number 90879028.) Spectra Logic products provide backups for continuous data protection while the current system of over 10TB of storage space is available and migrating to desktop backup routines. Specific evaluation criteria are: (1) Ability to meet the technical specifications and (2) ability to deliver on time. Offers will also be evaluated on best value in relation to price. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The quotations are due January 8, 2007 3:00 PM EST and may be submitted hard copy or electronically to Susan A. Nsangou, Contracting Officer, 31 Center Drive, Room 1B59, Bethesda, Maryland 20892.

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