Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport is soliciting for 1 each HPE Synergy CTO Frame, PN: 797740-B22, 7 each HPE Synergy Blade Server, PN: 871942-B22, 2 each HPE Synergy Blade Server, PN: 871942-B22, 2 each HPE Virtual Connect Module, PN: 794502-B23, and 2 each Brocade 6510 Switch, PN: K2Q84B. Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Keyport intends to solicit from a single source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). The Government anticipates award of one (1) firm fixed price type contract to HPE, or a HPE authorized reseller. This requirement is being issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial Items in accordance with FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the attached solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) applicable assigned rating for this requirement is DO-C9.

The solicitation number for this requirement issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) N0025319Q0072 is attached to this announcement. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Federal Circulars 2005-97 are included in the attached solicitation. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 334112 and has a size standard of 1,250 employees or less. Offerors shall provide FOB Destination pricing to NUWC Keyport, WA 98345-7610. Requirements and evaluation procedures are listed in the attached solicitation, which is required to be completely filled out and returned before the solicitation closes. All questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing to [email protected] as soon as practicable after receipt of solicitation. No paper copies will be mailed. Failure to respond to this RFQ and associated amendments if applicable prior to the closing date and time established may render an offer non-responsive and result in rejection.

To access the clauses/provisions to be completed, download the Federal Acquisition Regulations at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Download the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. Offerors are also advised that these representations and certifications can be completed electronically via the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/.

EQUIPMENT STATEMENT
HP equipment must be "NEW" in original and unopened manufacturer packaging. Only HPE installed and configured CTO components are acceptable. Installation and / or configuration of third party components, or installation and / or configuration of OEM components by any other than HPE is NOT acceptable. All equipment and components must be certified and warranted by HPE. Only authentic OEM equipment and support services sourced from authorized OEM channels are acceptable. Gray market equipment and components are not acceptable.

RESELLER STATEMENT
Vendor shall certify that it is an authorized dealer or reseller for HPE as of the date of the submission of their offer, and that it has the certification/specialization required by the Manufacturer to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with the applicable Manufacturer certification/specialization requirements. Please provide proof of certification with your quote
submission. If proof of certification is not provided with your quote submission, your quote may be considered non- responsive. Vendor shall provide Buyer with a copy of the End User license
agreement pre-award, and shall certify that all Manufacturer software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the Manufacturer Software.