MODIFICATION NOTICE: Bids are being solicited under solicitation number 4QCF17098160. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 102605_01. GSA Schedule Bids Only: Sellers bidding on this opportunity MUST have the items requested on an existing GSA Schedule. The Schedule must either be in the Seller's name or the Seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's Schedule. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective GSA Schedule AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting Officer. Information regarding GSA Schedules can be found at www.GSA.gov. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2009-02-17 14:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Stennis Space Center, MS 39522 The GSA FTS Region 4 requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, XSR-1042 Sun Rack 42U, 1000 Depth 600mm Width, Empty Shipping Only, 1, EA; LI 002, XSR-10K-L630 Sun Rack II 10kVA PDU, Single Phase, 48 Supplied Amps Max, NEMA L6-30P on 4m Captive Cords, Data Center Two 30A NEMA L6-30R (30A Breakers), 42 C13 and 6 C19 Outlets in 6 Groups, Current Metering, 2, EA; LI 003, XSR-JUMPKIT Jumper Cable Start Up Kit with 10 of 1 Meter C13 Plugs, 10 of 2 Meter C13 Plugs, 2 of 1 Meter C19 Plugs, and 2 of 2 Meter C19 Plugs, 1, EA; LI 004, XRACK_FILLERPANELS Kit, Filler Panels, Sun Rack Cabinets with 4 x 1RU, 2 x 2RU, and 1 x 4RU Panels, Filler Panel Kit for Sun Racks are Redwood Only, 3, EA; LI 005, XSR-CLIPNUT Sun Rack II Clip Nut and Screw Kit, M6 x 1 Nut, M6 x 1 x 12mm Screw, Quantity 32 each, 2, EA; LI 006, IWU-SR-1042-SD-3H Sun Rack Warranty Upgrade to 3 year Same Day Hardware-Only Support, 1, EA; LI 007, X5558A - 10 GigE SR XFP Transceiver, 2, EA; For this solicitation, GSA FTS Region 4 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. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. GSA FTS Region 4 is taking this action in an effort to improve both seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers 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. Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at
[email protected]. Sellers 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 Sellers require additional clarification, contact FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or
[email protected]. 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. Contact
[email protected] or call 1-877-9FEDBID to address any questions or comments New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products Bid MUST be good for 60 calendar days after submission FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.) No partial shipments unless otherwise specified Agencies may require registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) or to receipt of order. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov It is mandatory that all responding vendors be registered in GSA's IT-Solutions Acquisition (ITSS) Portal. The website is http://it-solutions.gsa.gov. T he helpdesk number is 1-877-243-2889. Quote per specifications requested. If an item has been discontinued or is end of life, annotate such on the quote. Quote is to include all fees, including shipping or freight costs. Provide on quote the estimated ETA, number of days, delivery can be expected after receipt of order. All services and products provided in response to this requirement shall comply with Section 29 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers. Invoicing must be submitted via ITSS in addition to GSA finance. When submitting invoices, they must include only the quoted line items. A separate line item for a Fedbid.com fee is unacceptable Award will be based on least cost technically acceptable terms. Technically acceptable is defined as meeting the specifications of the requirement.