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. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  This request for quotation (RFQ MIPR8M692RJ692) is being issued by DITCO-EUROPE, Unit 4235, Box 375, APO AE 09136-5375.  The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-26 and DAC 91-13. The proposed acquisition will result in a Firm Fixed Price commercial item type contract in accordance with the procedures detailed in FAR 13.5.  NAICS code 334112 applies. Description of requirement:  The government has a requirement for NetApp equipment.  The contract will include the following CLINs:

Item 0001, DS14A-R5, DS14A-R5, Brand Name required, QTY: 12

Item 0002, DS14MK4 SHLF,AC,14x144GB,15K,B,ESH4,QS,R5, X74015B-ESH4-QS-R5 Brand Name required, QTY: 8

Item 0003, DS14MK4 SHLF,AC,14x300GB,10K,FC,ESH4,QS,R5, X9400A-ESH4-QS-R5, Brand Name required, QTY: 4

Item 0004, Non Returnable Disk Fee (Qty of 2 for 36 months), CS-NRD-FEE, Brand Name required, QTY:12

Item 0005, SE Secure,7x24,4hr Parts Delivery (Qty of 2 for 36 months), CS-SEC-4D, Brand Name required, QTY: 12

Item 0006, Cable,Patch,FC SFP to SFP,0.5M,-, X6530-R6-C, Brand Name required, QTY: 24

Item 0007, Hardware Kit,Add-On, Peripheral,Cabinet,-C,R6, X8781-R6-C, Brand Name required, QTY:12

Item 0008, ADPT,Cabinet,FC Switch,R6, X1558A-R6, Brand Name required, QTY: 24

Item 0009, DS14MK2 SHLF,14.0TB SATA,QS,R5 (Serial #: 2018452), DSX-14.0TB-QSR5, Brand Name required, QTY: 1

Item 0010, SnapMirror Software,14TB,Expansion,R200 (Serial #: 2018452), SW-R200-SMIR- 14TB-EXP, Brand Name required, QTY: 1

Item 0011, SnapRestore Software,14TB,Expansion,R200 (Serial #: 2018452) , SW-R200-SRES- 14TB-EXP, Brand Name required, QTY: 1

Item 0012, NAS Protocol Software,14TB,Expansion,R200 (Serial #: 2018452), SW-R200-NAS- 14TB-EXP, Brand Name required, QTY: 1

Item 0013, HBA,FC,2-port,2Gb,Optical,Disk,PCI-X,R5 (Serial #: 2018452), X2050A-R5, Brand Name required, QTY: 1

Item 0014, Cable,Optical,LC/LC,5M,R6 (Serial #:2018452), X6518A-R6, Brand Name required, QTY: 2

Item 0015, SFP,Optical,FC,R6 (Serial #: 2018452), X6529-R6, Brand Name required, QTY: 2

Item 0016, Power Cable North America,R6 (Serial #:2018452), X800E-R6, Brand Name required, QTY: 2

Item 0017, Non Returnable Disk Fee (Qty of 1 for 26months) (Serial #: 2018452), CS-NRD-FEE, QTY: 26

Item 0018, SE Secure,7x24,4hr Parts Delivery (Qty of 1 for 26 months) (Serial #: 2018452), CS-SEC-4D, QTY: 26

Item 0019, Shipping and Handling, FOB Destination, US ARMY/HQ USEUCOM, ECJ66, Patch Barracks, Bldg 2358, Room 114, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany

Delivery shall be made no later than 30 days after receipt of order unless otherwise stated on quotation.  Any variation shall be provided as the number of days after receipt of order.  

Award shall be made based on lowest price, technically acceptable.  New equipment is required.  The following clauses/provisions are applicable:  FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-3 or certification that these have been completed online via Online Representations and Certifications application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov.  FAR 52.212-4 applies to this acquisition.  FAR 52.212-5 applies to this acquisition -- 52.212-5(b):  52.203-6; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36 and 52.222-37.  These additional clauses are applicable:  DFARS 252.204-7004, 252.212-7001, 252.212-7001(b), 252.225-7001, 252.225-7012, 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items or certification that these have been completed online via Online Representations and Certifications application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov. DPAS:  not applicable.  Numbered notes: not applicable.  Offers are due via e-mail to [email protected] and [email protected],  ATTN: Christine Morgan no later than 1600 Central European Time (CET), 19 September 2008.  All FAR and DFAR clauses can be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.  Brand Name Justification is attached.