QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Modified 27 August 2010):

QUESTION 1:  The request Xeon Processors W5580 at 3.20GHZ is not an option easily found. Is this accurate? Can we submit a bid for a higher GHz processor?

ANSWER 1:  The Dell 7500 w/Xeon processor W5580 at 3.20GHZm is accurate. A higher GHz processor for this requirement will not be acceptable.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Modified 19 August 2010):

QUESTION 1:  Please explain the following statement: "8.  All vendors who submit a quote not in accordance with the NAICS code will be eliminated from the competition".

ANSWER 1:  In CCR, vendors are registered under a specific NAICS code.  The NAICS code that we have specified in the solicitation must match with what the vendor is registered under in CCR.  If a vendor submits a quote, but does not have the specified NAICS code, then they will not be eligible for award.

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THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS REQUIREMENT ARE NOW ATTACHED.  (18 AUGUST 2010). 

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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 solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-44.

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has a requirement for Dell Precision T7500 Dual Processors (Or Equivalent). This requirement is being set aside for small businesses and competed solely through the Government Point of Entry (www.fbo.gov). The specific requirement and associated contract clauses are included with this synopsis/solicitation and are viewable via attachment #1. Offerors must sign in to the FBO website to view the attachment. An MPIN may also be required.

All vendors interested in submitting a quote for consideration should do so, prior to the soliciation closing date (31 August 2010 by 12:00pm EST), via E-MAIL ONLY to the point of contact(s) listed in this solicitation. Quotes not submited via e-mail will NOT be evaluated. All submissions should be in accordance with the stipulations set forth below:

1. This solicitation is a Request for Quotes and is set aside for small businesses. Quotes from Other than Small Business (OSB) shall not be considered.

2. Quotes shall be based upon open market pricing.

3. Award shall be made to the offeror that submits the LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA) quote. The technical requirements of the hardware are detailed in attachment #1. BIDDERS MUST ADDRESS EACH ITEM IN THEIR QUOTE THAT WAS ADDRESSED IN THE SOLICIATION, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE.  All vendors proposing and equivalent shall include specifications in order to be determined technically acceptable.

4. Submissions should not contain attachments greater than 3MB in size. Such submissions may be excluded.

5. All items shall be delivered to the location referenced in the solicitation in accordance with the delivery schedule cited therein.

6. All questions should be in writing, VIA E-MAIL ONLY directed to Contracts Specialist Megan Hildebrand at [email protected]. All questions (and their answers) will be posted on the FBO website to provide equal access to information for all potential offerors. The submission deadline for questions is 27 August 2010 by 12:00pm EST.

7. All offerors should submit a completed version of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (attached).

8. All vendors must propose the NAICS code specified in the solicitation. Those vendors who submit a quote not in accordance with the NAICS code will be eliminated from the competition.

9. All items quoted must be new - refurbished items will NOT be accepted.

 

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