Xiotech IRIS Storage

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is Q2551112009. The solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION - 1. Description of the supplies or service required to meet the agency's needs:Subscription renewals needed for the National Park Service to continue use of the Xiotech Storage Area Network.2. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition:Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.3. A demonstration that the proposed contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:The only source of replacement parts and engineering assistance for current Storage Area Network are Xiotech and Xiotech Authorized Resellers. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business Concerns. The associated NAICS code for this solicitation is 334112 - Computer Storage Devices (size standard: 1,000 employees). The solicitation document can be found on the NBC IDEAS-EC website http://ideasec.nbc.gov Offers are to be submitted electronically via the NBC IDEAS-EC website. For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Ms. Jaime Mijares via email at [email protected], Telephone at (303) 969-2262. Award will be made based upon lowest price technically acceptable.