COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance
with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, "Streamlined
Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with
additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only
solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not
be issued.
This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and
incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition
Circular (FAC) __2025-06_ Effective: _10/01/2025
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this
procurement is 541519,
The associated Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement
is DA10.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington, DC, is seeking to
purchase : _NETBACKUP MAINTENANCE RENEWAL.
All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:
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Supplies: BRAND NAME OR EQUAL.
Items must be brand name or equal in accordance with FAR 52.211-6.
Software/Hardware/Services:
This procurement is for new equipment ONLY, unless otherwise specifically stated. No
remanufactured or "gray market" items are acceptable. All equipment must be covered
by the manufacturer's warranty.
• Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized dealer,
an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system
such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All
software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be
in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions
• Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating that they
are an authorized distributor for the specific items being procured.
Note: Maintenance Renewals - The performance period for maintenance renewals,
(software licenses, services, etc.), must begin on or after the date of contract award. The
performance period cannot be back dated. If reinstatement fees are required, they must
be listed on separate line items.
Delivery Address:
_X___ U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W.
Bldg. 49 – Shipping/Receiving
Code 3400
Washington, DC 20375
________ U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
7 Grace Hopper Avenue,
Bldg. 702
Monterey, CA 93943-5502
________ U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
7 Grace Hopper Avenue, Stop 2
Bldg. 704
Monterey, CA 93943-5502
________ US Naval Research Laboratory
Stennis Space Center
Bldg. 2406, Code 7035.2
Stennis Space Ctr., MS 39529-5004
**FOB DESTINATION IS THE PREFERRED METHOD**
Estimated Delivery Time: __________________
For FOB ORGIN, please provide the following information:
FOB Shipping Point: _______________________
Estimated Shipping Charge: _________________
Dimensions of Package(s): ____________________
Shipping Weight: __________________________
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
All Quoters shall submit 1 (one) copy of their technical and price quote.
Include your company DUNS Number and Cage Code on your quote.
All quotations shall be sent via e-mail.
GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT
Purchasing Agent Name: Marche Hampton
Email:Marche.t.hampton.civ@us.navy.mil
Please reference this combined synopsis/solicitation number on your correspondence
and in the "Subject" line of your email.
ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA
EMAIL.
System for Award Management (SAM). The government intends to award a purchase
order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and
conditions set forth herein. Award may be made without discussions or negotiations,
therefore prospective contractors shall have an active registration in the System for
Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) in accordance with Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 4.1102 and Part 52.204-7 when submitting a
response to this solicitation.
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible
offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the
Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to
evaluate offers:
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable - Offers will be ranked lowest to highest
according to price. A price analysis will be conducted to determine whether the lowest
price will result from a single award or multiple awards. Based on the price analysis, the
lowest price offer or multiple offers, will be forwarded to the requiring activity for
technical evaluation (offer(s), in accordance with the specifications, will be deemed
either technically acceptable or technically unacceptable). If the lowest price offer or
offers is found technically acceptable and the pricing determined fair and reasonable by
the Contracting Officer, evaluation will be deemed complete and award will be made
based on the lowest price offer(s). If the lowest price offer is determined technically
unacceptable, another analysis will be conducted amongst the remaining offers to
determine if a single or multiple awards will provide the lowest price. The lowest price
offer(s) will be sent for technical evaluation. This process is repeated in order of price
until an offer or combination of offers is deemed technically acceptable and price is
determined fair and reasonable.
Table A-1. Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings:
Rating Description
Acceptable Quote meets all the minimum requirements/specifications as
stated or provided in the RFQ specifications.
Unacceptable Quote does not clearly meet the minimum
requirements/specifications as stated or provided in the RFQ
specifications.
Options. When applicable, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by
adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The
Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are
significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to
exercise the option(s).
Terms and Conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a
statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award
document without modification, deletion, or addition."
OR
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award
document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"
Exceptions. Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).
Submission shall be received not later than the response date listed above. Late
submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR
52.212-1(f). E-mailed submissions are accepted and are the preferred form of
submission. Receipt will be verified by the date/time stamp on fax or e-mail
