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 consittutes the only solicitation, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  This is not a total small busniess set-aside.

This solicitation number is RFQ982835 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 2005-30.

The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) on behalf of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has a requirement for a HP ProLiant DL580 G5 Rack Server, HP Part number is 487381-B21.  Delivery within 5 days ARO.

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.  Quotations are due on or before 2:00 PM ET March 19, 2009 and may be submitted hard copy or electronically to Liem T Nguyen, Contracting Officer, 31 Center Drive, Room 1B59, Bethesda, Maryland 20892 or [email protected].