70--OPTION - Nimble Storage Support

Added:
May 04, 2018 3:14 pm
Modified:
Jul 16, 2018 12:35 pm
Track Changes AMENDMENT NOTICE: 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. The solicitation number is 1079858203 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-99. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541519 with a small business size standard of $27.50M. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2018-07-18 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise

displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be ARLINGTON, VA 22219
The Department of State requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
Base Period of Performance: 08/01/2018 - 07/31/2019
LI 001: NS CS210 Hybrid Base Array HT7A1AC - HPE NS FC NBD Parts
Exchange Support HT7A0AC - HPE NS Hardware and Software Support
Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Q8G66A
Start Date: 08/01/2018
End Date: 07/31/2019
License - S/N: AC102392NIM
Service Part Number: HT7A0AC, 1, EA;
LI 002: NS CS240G Hybrid Base Array
HT7A1AC - HPE NS FC NBD Parts Exchange
Support
HT7A0AC - HPE NS Hardware and Software
Support
Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Q8G80A
Start Date: 08/01/2018
End Date: 07/31/2019
License - S/N: AA102322NIM
Service Part Number: HT7A0AC
End of Service Life: 12/31/2019, 1, EA;
LI 003: NS CS240 Hybrid Base Array
HT7A1AC - HPE NS FC NBD Parts Exchange
Support
HT7A0AC - HPE NS Hardware and Software
Support
Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Q8G79A
Start Date: 08/01/2018
End Date: 07/31/2019
License - S/N: AA102331NIM
Service Part Number: HT7A0AC, 1, EA;
LI 004: NS CS210 Hybrid Base Array
HT7A1AC - HPE NS FC NBD Parts Exchange
Support
HT7A0AC - HPE NS Hardware and Software
Support
Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Q8G66A
Start Date: 08/01/2018
End Date: 07/31/2019
License - S/N: AC102391NIM
Service Part Number: HT7A0AC, 1, EA;
LI 005: NS CS220G-X2 Hybrid Base Array
HT7A1AC - HPE NS FC NBD Parts Exchange Support
HT7A0AC - HPE NS Hardware and Software Support
Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Q8G72A
Start Date: 08/01/2018
End Date: 07/31/2019
License - S/N: AC102325NIM
Service Part Number: HT7A0AC, 1, EA;
LI 006: NS CS220 Hybrid Base Array
HT7A1AC - HPE NS FC NBD Parts Exchange Support
HT7A0AC - HPE NS Hardware and Software Support
Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Q8G70A
Start Date: 08/01/2018
End Date: 07/31/2019
License - S/N: AC102402NIM
Service Part Number: HT7A0AC, 1, EA;
LI 007: NS CS ES1 15TB HDD 160GB Cache Shelf
HT7A1AC - HPE NS FC NBD Parts Exchange Support
HT7A0AC - HPE NS Hardware and Software Support
Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Q8H27A
Start Date: 08/01/2018
End Date: 07/31/2019
License - S/N: AF102751NIM
Service Part Number: HT7A0AC, 1, EA;
LI 008: HPE Nimble Storage CS1000 Hybrid Dual
Controller 10GBASE-T 2-port Base Array
HT7A1AC - HPE NS FC NBD Parts Exchange Support
HT7A0AC - HPE NS Hardware and Software Support
Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Q8B38A
Start Date: 09/12/2018
End Date: 07/31/2019
License - S/N: AF166595NIM
Service Part Number: HT7A0AC, 1, EA;
LI 009: HPE Nimble Storage CS1000 Hybrid Dual
Controller 10GBASE-T 2-port Base Array
HT7A1AC - HPE NS FC NBD Parts Exchange Support
HT7A0AC - HPE NS Hardware and Software Support
Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Q8B38A
Start Date: 10/11/2018
End Date: 07/31/2019
License - S/N: AF167437NIM
Service Part Number: HT7A0AC
Will be funded in October 2018, 1, EA;
LI 010: HPE Nimble Storage CS1000 Hybrid Dual
Controller 10GBASE-T 2-port Base Array
HT7A1AC - HPE NS FC NBD Parts Exchange Support
HT7A0AC - HPE NS Hardware and Software Support
Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Q8B38A
Start Date: 10/11/2018
End Date: 07/31/2019
License - S/N: AF167449NIM
Service Part Number: HT7A0AC
Will be funded in October 2018, 1, EA;
LI 011: HPE NS CS7000/9000/SF 2.88TB Cache Bndl
HT7A1AC - HPE NS FC NBD Parts Exchange Support
HT7A0AC - HPE NS Hardware and Software Support
Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Q8B62A
Start Date: 10/11/2018
End Date: 07/31/2019
License - S/N: AF167449NIM
Service Part Number: HT7A0AC
Will be funded in October 2018, 1, EA;
LI 012: HPE NS CS7000/9000/SF 2.88TB Cache Bndl
HT7A1AC - HPE NS FC NBD Parts Exchange Support
HT7A0AC - HPE NS Hardware and Software Support
Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Q8B62A
Start Date: 10/11/2018
End Date: 07/31/2019
License - S/N: AF167449NIM
Service Part Number: HT7A0AC
Will be funded in October 2018, 1, EA;
Solicitation and Buy Attachments***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***
For this solicitation, Department of State intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Department of State is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.
In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation; these can be submitted to clientservices@fedbid.com.
This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.sam.gov. Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award.
All Bids must be valid for 30 days from the closing date for this solicitation. No exceptions or qualifications.
New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. Items must be in original packaging, never used, and not altered in any way. Components of the requested equipment, to include memory, must be manufacturer-approved and may not be compatible, remanufactured, or refurbished equipment. All items must be covered by manufacturerâ€TMs warranty and procured through a manufacturer approved distribution channel. Sellers must be able to document their ability to provide items through manufacturer approved distribution channels upon request.

The Seller confirms to have sourced all products submitted in this Bid from manufacturer-approved channels for Federal sales, in accordance with all applicable laws and manufacturerâ€TMs current applicable policies at the time of purchase. Seller must be able to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification / specialization requirements. If software is provided or included, Seller shall, upon request, provide Buyer with a copy of the End User License Agreement. Seller certifies that all software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the software.
All bid prices must include shipping FOB Destination. No partial shipments are permitted, unless otherwise specified by Contracting Officer at time of award.
Offeror must comply with the period of performance exactly as identified on each line item. Any variation will result in bid removal.
Offerors must provide authorization to resell from the manufacturer as an attachment. failure to provide authorization will result in bid removal.