SOLICITATION NOTICE
W -- Modification to existing Storage Area Network (SAN) lease
- Notice Date
- 9/18/2008
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 423430
— Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Office of Acquisitions, Office of Management, P.O. Box 12874, 79 T.W. Alexander Dr, Bldg 4401, RTP, North Carolina, 27709
- ZIP Code
- 27709
- Solicitation Number
- PEP703572
- Archive Date
- 9/18/2009
- Point of Contact
- Paula Pier, Phone: 9195412616
- E-Mail Address
-
pierp@niehs.nih.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Government Technology Services, Inc. (GTSI), 3901 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly, VA 20151 pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for modifications to a existing five-year lease under Delivery Order Number HHSN273200700100U, SEWP IV Contract No. NNG07DA49B that provides NIEHS a Storage Area Network (SAN). The SAN includes infrastructure hardware and software, training, technical support, and technology refresh. The proposed modification provides for COPAN SysAdmin training, COPAN virtual tape library addition, and blade server additions. These additions alter the storage and server platforms currently leased from GTSI (Delivery Order Number HHSN273200700100U). Modifications cannot be made without the GTSI installation and configuration support, and there are no known third party vendors that are permitted to service the GTSI leased equipment. Additionally, the lease provides for value added engineering and technical support for installation of these components this is not expected to be recovered through competition. These components are proposed to be added for the remainder of the lease term (4 years). Interested parties may identify their interest and capability. Respond to this requirement by submitting written capabilities/specifications to the Contract Specialist at the below address. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responses received within 5 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government whether a competitive procurement is feasible may be based upon responses to this notice and is solely at the discretion of the Government. If no affirmative responses are received within 5 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, negotiations will proceed on a sole-source basis with the GTSI. The NAICS Code/Size is 423430/500 EMP. This requirement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in conjunction with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Paula Pier via email pierp@niehs.nih.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: NIH/NIEHS, Nottingham Hall, 4505 Emperor Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, 27703, United States
- Zip Code: 27703
- Zip Code: 27703
- Record
- SN01674487-W 20080920/080918221925-1462e220975984b613320e0b7561cfc2 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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