This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in
FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be
issued. Solicitation/synopsis reference number 2165-1004-0620 is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and incorporates the following with the word "quoter" substituted for "offeror".

Provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-49, effective 24 Jan 2011 DFARS change Notice 20110222.

(1) FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items) (JUN 2008): 20090913, dated 21 Jul
(a) Re para (a): NAICS 334220; this requirement is set-aside for Small Business, Size Standard 750 employees.
(b) Note that para (k) requires quoter to be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at time of contract award and throughout the performance period.

(2) FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation - Commercial Items) (JAN 1999) with the following insertion in para (a) "lowest priced technically acceptable quote with acceptable past performance." Technical evaluation will be whether quoted items satisfy all required salient characteristics contained in CLIN 0001, 0002,0003 AND 0004 below.

(3) QUOTATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN 2:00 PM PACIFIC TIME BY MARCH 15, 2011 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Quote submissions may be E-mailed to [email protected] or sent via fax to (951) 413-2432. Due to technical issues, email and fax may not result in your proposal arriving before the cut-off time, please allow extra time if you're sending your quote via electronic means.

(4) Quotations must include completed copy of provision at FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items) (Oct 2010) with Alt 1 (FEB 2009) or indication that reps and certs are located on the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website.

CLIN 0001

Description:

1 YR GOLD SERVICEPACK FOR NEXIO NX3600 AND NX3601 HDX, PN NX3-HDX-GOLD
POP 1 APRIL 2011 TO 31 MARCH 2012

Qty 1 Price Total Price

CLIN 0002

Description:

1 YR GOLD SERVICEPACK RAID DRIVE SAN STORAGE UP TO 8 300GB STORAGE CHASIS (FOR 16 DRIVE RAID USE QTY (2), PN: NXRAID300-GOLD

POP 1 APRIL 2011 TO 31 MARCH 2012

Qty 12 Price Total Price

CLIN 0003

Description:

1 YR GOLD SERVICEPACK HW/SW SUPPORT FOR NX1Q12000PKG, PN: NXIQ12PK-GOLD.

POP 1 APRIL 2011 TO 31 MARCH 2012

Qty 6 Price Total Price

CLIN 0004

Description:

1 YR GOLD SERVICEPACK FOR NEXIO REMOTE MONITOR, PN NXA1000RM-GOLD.

POP 1 APRIL 2011 TO 31 MARCH 2012

Qty 2 Price Total Price

SHIPPING ADDRESS is:

AFN-BC
23755 Z STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 93518-2017
ATTN: DON BARTIE 951-413-3328

All items must be quoted FOB Destination.

It is the responsibility of all interested quoters to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments that may occur during the solicitation process. The response date cited above does not obligate the Government to award a contract nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any proposal preparation costs. The Government reserves the right to cancel this procurement/solicitation either before or after the solicitation closing date, with no obligation to the quoter by the Government.

All prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to be eligible for contract award. For registration, go to http://www.ccr.gov/ and follow the instructions.

The Government will issue an order to the responsible quote; with acceptable past performance, submitting the lowest priced technically acceptable quotation. This order will include the following referenced clauses, which may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html:

FAR 52.204-9 (Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) (SEP 2007)
FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items) (JUN 2010)
FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items) (DEC 2010)
FAR 52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns) (DEC 2010)
FAR 52.232-33 (Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration) (OCT 2003)
DFARS 252.204-7004, Alt A (Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (SEP 2007)
DFARS 252.232-7003 (Electronic Submission of Payment Request) (MAR 2008)
DFARS 252.246-7000 (Material Inspection and Receiving Report) (MAR 2008)

Additional FAR and DFARS clauses required by the regulations will be included.
Local DMA clauses, 52.0100-4028 (Contract Contact Information) (DMA) (OCT 2008) and 52.0100-4094 (Marking Instructions for All Items to Include Drop Ship and Direct Shipment) (OCT 2008), will be included.

Approved for posting at FBO:

Prepared By: Approved for posting:

JESSIE FELICIANO SUSAN MADRID
Contract Specialist Contracting Officer