70--Landscape Dedicated Server S/W Maintenance

CANCELLATION NOTICE:Bids are being solicited under solicitation number PTO281P1251641. 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. 389070. 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 must not bid more than their applicable contract ceiling price, excluding the FedBid Fee, for contract-specific items. If FedBid receives notice that, due to inclusion of the FedBid Fee, the Selected Bid's line item pricing is higher than the Selected Seller's applicable published government contract pricing, the FedBid Fee will be reduced to ensure the Selected Bid's line item pricing does not exceed the Selected Seller's applicable contract pricing. 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 a [ Small Business ] set-aside 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 2012-08-17 12:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Multiple shipping information. The DOC United States Patent and Trademark Office requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, Part #CANSLDS1Y0410-1, Landscape Dedicated Server 12 months 1 client POP: September 1, 2012 through 8/31/2013, 1, EA; LI 002, Part #CANSLDS1Y0410-1, Landscape Dedicated Server 12 months 1 client POP: September 1, 2012 through 8/31/2013, 34, EA; LI 003, Part #CANSLDS1Y0410-1, Landscape Dedicated Server 12 months 1 client; POP: September 1, 2012 through 8/31/2013;, 1, EA; LI 004, Part #CANSAAD1Y0410-25, Ubuntu Advantage Advanced Desktop 12 months 25-49; POP: September 1, 2012 through 8/31/2013, 34, EA; LI 005, Option 1 Part #CANSLDS1Y0410-1, Landscape Dedicated Server 12 months 1 client POP: September 1, 2013 through 8/31/2014, 1, EA; LI 006, Option 1 Part #CANSLDS1Y0410-1, Landscape Dedicated Server 12 months 1 client POP: September 1, 2013 through 8/31/2014, 34, EA; LI 007, Option 1 Part #CANSLDS1Y0410-1, Landscape Dedicated Server 12 months 1 client; POP: September 1, 2013 through 8/31/2014, 1, EA; LI 008, Option 1 Part #CANSAAD1Y0410-25, Ubuntu Advantage Advanced Desktop 12 months 25-49; POP: September 1, 2013 through 8/31/2014, 34, 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, DOC United States Patent and Trademark Office 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. DOC United States Patent and Trademark Office 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. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. The offeror must provide within its offer the number of days required to make delivery after it receives a purchase order from the buyer. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award. Brandname justification is available upon request. No other brand will support the USPTO's system. Award will be based on lowest priced technially acceptable quote for a base with one option year. If this procurementis for a commercial item(s) as defined by FAR 2.101, then the authority for this procurement is FAR Part 12 "Acquisition for Commercial Items", and FAR 52.212-4 "Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items" is hereby incorporated. If this procurement is not for a commercial Item(s) then the authority for this procurement is FAR Part 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures", and FAR 52.213-4 "Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisitions (Other than Commercial Items)" is hereby incorporated. Additional Information: Contractors/Offerors should note the clause about incorporate Central Contractor Registration (CCR)requirements. Registration in CCR is required for contract award. 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor ; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed two (2) years LIMITATION ON CONTRACTOR ADVERTISEMENT The Contractor agrees not to refer to awards in commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the product or service provided is endorsed or preferred by the Federal Government or is considered by the Government to be superior to other products or services. Advertisements, press releases and publicity of a contract by a supplier shall not be made without the prior express written permission of the Contracting Officer USPTO/Invoices - these terms and conditions incorporate new Central Contractor Requirements. Contractor shall include their DUNS number (or DUNS+4, whichever is appropriate) on all invoices. Failure to do so may result in processing delays. Please contact Lis O'Donnell at 571-272-5424 or [email protected]