This RFQ closes on May 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM, Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
This is a "Brand Name" (DO NOT SUBSTITUTE). Competitive quotes are being
requested
under N66001-18-Q-6431. The Government is seeking to acquire brand name
hardware
support for the NUTANIX brand computing platforms services. To be considered
acceptable and eligible for award, quotes must provide all of the items and
quantities
listed below. The Government will not consider quotes or offers for partial
items or
quantities. Competitive quotes are being requested and must be "Brand Name"
only.
Anticipated contract line items are as follows:
"DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS"
1. RS-PRD-1065S- 1YR from date of award
1YR Production 24/7 System support renewal for NUTANIX 1065S
NUTANIX - RS-PRD-1065S-1YR ((8 each)
2. REN-S-NRDK- HDD-2TB-1YR from date of award
Support for non-returned 2TB HDD replacement, 1 YR
(per drive) NUTANIX - REN-S-NRDK-HDD-2TB-1YR (64 each)
3. REN-S-NRDK-SSD-480GB-1YR from date of award
Support for non-returned 480GB SSD replacement, 1 YR (per drive)
NUTANIX - REN-S-NRDK-SSD-480GB-1YR (32 each)
4. RS-PRD-1065S- 1YR from date of award
1YR Production 24/7 System support renewal for NUTANIX 1065S
NUTANIX - RS-PRD-1065S-1YR (4 each)
5. REN-S-NRDK- HDD-2TB-1YR from date of award
Support for non-returned 2TB HDD replacement, 1 YR
(per drive) NUTANIX- REN-S-NRDK-HDD-2TB-1YR (32 each)
6. REN-S-NRDK-SSD-480GB-1YR from date of award
Support for non-returned 480GB SSD replacement, 1
YR (per drive) NUTANIX - REN-S-NRDK-SSD-480GB-1YR (16 each)
Special Notes:
1. The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this
solicitation
to the responsible offer whose quotation conforming to the solicitation
represents the
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) as defined in the 'EVALUATION
FACTORS FOR
AWARD' Section below. A complete quote must be received for consideration.
Respond
to each item listed below, if the response is "None" or "Not applicable,"
explicitly state
and explain.
2. Technical Acceptability Documentation:
a. Technical Approach or Specifications: Offerors are encouraged to submit
product manufacturer specifications, pictures, brochures, or and other
pertinent technical
information of the quoted item to facilitate the evaluation. The offer must
address and
meet the requirements/specifications as defined under Technical Acceptability
in Factor I
below.
b. To be considered for award, the offeror/contractor is required to submit
documentation confirming that they are a FEDERALLY authorized resell partner,
authorized source. An "Authorized Source" is defined as the original
manufacturer, a
source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or
current design
activity, or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer.
c. The following product certification statement below applies to line items
0001
through 0006 and each offeror MUST submit supporting documentation, as needed:
3. Price Quote:
Submit complete pricing for each individual item listed in the "DESCRIPTION
OF
REQUIREMENTS" Section above to include the unit of issue, the extended price
for each
line item and a total price in US Dollars ($). Note: Ensure FOB Destination
shipping
costs are included in the pricing, or as a separate line item showing its price.
4. Delivery:
Within 30 days after receipt of the contract award.
EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD:
Basis For Award: The Government intends to award a contract to the lowest
priced,
technically acceptable offeror, who is registered with Wide Area Work Flow
(WAWF) and
System for Award Management (SAM); however, the Government reserves the right
to
award no contract at all, depending on the quality of quotes submitted and
availability of
funds. An offer will be considered non-responsive if technical acceptability
is not met.
Technical Acceptability is defined in Factor I below.
Factor I Technical Acceptability: The Government will evaluate the quote to
see if the
specification/part numbers on the product list are met to include all
information required
for a complete quote as defined above.
Offerors shall provide a quote that identifies the Brand Name items description
and part
numbers. Additionally, offerors shall specify delivery timeframes in their
quote.
Factor II Price: The Government will evaluate the total price to determine
if it is fair
and reasonable. The price quote shall include a unit price for each item and a
total firm-
fixed-price for all line items (shipping and label also) the total
firm-fixed-price shall
include all applicable taxes, shipping, and handling costs.
Notice: Any offer rated "Unacceptable" under any one of the above factors may
be
determined to be ineligible for contract award.
All responding vendors must be registered to the System for Award Management
(SAM)
website prior to award of contract. Information can be found at
https://www.sam.gov.
Complete SAM registration means a registered DUNS and CAGE Code numbers.
This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect
through Federal
Acquisition Circular 2005-96, Effective: 06 Nov 2017 and Defense Federal
Regulation
Supplement (DFARS), DPN 12/28/2017.
It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable
clauses and
provisions which can be accessed in full text at www.farsite.hill.af.mil.
The following Clause apply:
The following Clause apply:
52.204-7, System for Award Management OCT 2016
52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications DEC 2016
52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016
52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offer JUL 2016
52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror JUL 2016
52.207-4 Economic Purchase QuantitySupplies AUG 1987
52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations
Representation NOV 2015
52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or
a
Felony Conviction under any Federal Law FEB 2016
52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Tailored information
provided
Above) JAN 2017
52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Tailored information provided above)
OCT
2014
52.212-3 and Alt I, Offeror Representations and CertificationsCommercial Items
(As
Registered in SAM) JAN 2017
52-219-1 Small Business Program Representations--Alternate I SEP 2015
52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End
Products FEB
2001
52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports FEB 1999
52.223-23 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals
Representation DEC 2016
52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain
Activities or
Transactions Relating to IranRepresentation and Certifications APR 1984
52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination NOV 1991
52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998
52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions APR 1984
252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former dod Officials
NOV
2011
252.203-7996, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain
Internal
Confidentiality Agreements Representation (DEVIATION 2016-O0003);
252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management FEB 2014
252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications JAN 2015
252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls
OCT
2016
252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure SEP 2011
252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation, MAR 2016
252.211-7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers, SEP 2010
252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance
Information
Retrieval SystemStatistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations JUN 2015
252.239-7017 Notice of Supply Chain Risk NOV 2013
Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) accessibility Standards developed
by the
U.S. Access Board (36 CFR Part 1194) and incorporated in the FAR (Part 39.2).
The
Technical Standards and their reference numbers are as follows: 1194.21
Software
applications and operating systems.
1194.22 Web-based intranet and internet information and applications.
1194.23 Telecommunications products. 1194.24 Video and multimedia products.
1194.25 Self-contained, closed products. 1194.26 Desktop and portable computers
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