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Source Sought Notice: The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell AFB, AL has a requirement to acquire Storage Area Network (SAN) equipment. The supported mission is the 42nd Communications Squadron the Gov... Source Sought Notice: The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell AFB, AL has a requirement to acquire Storage Area Network (SAN) equipment. The supported mission is the 42nd Communications Squadron the Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources interested in providing the items identified in the attached Statement of Requirements (SOR). The Government is contemplating an "OR EQUAL" acquisition for the name brand items listed in the tables listed in Paragraph 3.0.1. in the Statement of Requirements (SOR). For all items listed in the table, please provide manufacturers, part numbers, and specifications for any compatible equipment other than the brand name items listed. If no "Or equal" exists, your response is also requested. NOTES OF IMPORTANCE: 1. A solicitation does not exist for this requirement. This is only a sources sought notice, so please do not submit proposals. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice 2. If the Government decides to pursue a solicitation, portions of your sources sought notice response may be incorporated into the final solicitation. Respondents are discouraged from submitting any information deemed competition-sensitive or proprietary. 3. Respondents will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred in responding to this notice. Information submitted will not be returned to the respective respondents. 4. Oral submissions of information will not be considered in response to this notice To assist the Government in developing a potential acquisition strategy, please provide the following information: 1. GENERAL INFORMATION: a. Company's full name, business size, address, point of contact and telephone number. 2. CAPABILITIES: Please address the following regarding your capabilities in meeting the requirements contained in the attached "draft" SOR: a. Please answer yes or no, if your company is capable of fulfilling this requirement. If your company can provide a product that will meet the minimum specifications listed in the attached SOR, please provide the product name, item number, and specifications. 3. If your company can meet this requirement please provide a yes or no response, to the following questions in regards to the non-manufacturer rule: i. Please provide the socioeconomic status of your business? ii. If your company is a small business will your company manufacturer the items? Please answer Yes or No. iii. If your company is a small business and does not manufacturer the required items will your company purchase the required items from a small business manufacturer? Please answer Yes or No. Responses: Responses to this notice shall be provided in writing via e-mail to SSgt Randal Rose (Contract Specialist) at randal.rose@us.af.mil (334)953-6170 and Jeremy Kersey (Team Lead) at jeremy.kersey.1@us.af.mil@us.af.mil (334)953-3526. All responses shall be received no later than COB 4:30PM CST on Wednesday, Aug 07, 2019. Attachment 1-Statement of Requirements (SOR) ? STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT Maxwell AFB Storage Area Network (SAN) End of Life Replacement 1.0 Introduction and Background. The 42nd Communications Squadron at Maxwell AFB, AL has a requirement to replace the Storage Area Network (SAN) equipment. Justification: The current SAN equipment will reach its maximum manufacturer's life expectancy period before failure on approximately Dec 2019. If not replaced, the SAN could fail at any time without warning causing a service affecting outage to the Maxwell Network severely effecting both the Air University and 42 ABW missions. 2.0 DISCRIPTION OF THE ITEMS. The new equipment requirements consist of new SAN Equipment, Software, Services and Licensing. The Government is contemplating an "OR EQUAL" acquisition for the name brand items listed in the tables listed in Paragraph 3.0.1. in the Statement of Requirements (SOR). For all items listed in the table, please provide manufacturers, part numbers, and specifications for any compatible equipment other than the brand name items listed. If no "Or equal" exists, your response is also requested. 3.0 Networking Equipment: The contractor shall provide the following new SAN Equipment, Software, Services and Licensing to be compatible with existing Dell EMC Equipment, Software, Services and Licensing. 3.0.1. Dell Disk Processor Enclosure Installation "Contains storage processor and first tray of disks" or equal. Part Number: D31DEMCCK12KIT. Qty:1 3.0.2. Dell 10GB 4 Port ISCI/Ethernet Expansion Input/Output Module or equal. Part Number: D3SL10IO4PT. Qty: 1 3.0.3 Dell 4TB 3.5" Near Line SAS Hard Drive or equal. Part Number: D3-VS07-4000. Qty: 50. 3.0.4. Dell 3U 15X3.5" Hard Drive Disk Array Enclosure Rack Mountable or equal. Part Number: D3123F. Qty: 4. 3.0.5. Dell 4TB 12X3.5" Near Line SAS Hard Drive or equal. Part Number: D3-PS07-4000. Qty: 8. 3.0.6. Dell 16GB SFP Fiber Channel Connection or equal. Part Number: D3SFP16F. Qty: 1. 3.0.7. Dell 600GB 12X3.5" SAS Hard Drive or equal. Part Number: D3SP-L4X600-10K. Qty: 1 3.0.8. Dell 2u Disk Processor Enclosure Rack Mountable or equal. Part Number: D31D24AF12. Qty 1. 3.0.9. Dell Pro Support with Mission Critical Option 36 month extended service agreement (parts, labor, on-site, response time 4hr, 24X7) or equal. Part Number: M-PSM-HWE-004. Qty: 1. 3.0.10. Dell 36 Months Unity Parts Retention or equal. Part Number: M-PARTRT-PR3- UNTY. Qty: 1 3.0.11. Dell Unity 300 Base Software or equal. Part Number: 458-001-847. Qty: 1 3.0.12. Dell Pro Support with Mission Critical Option - 24X7 technical support with 30 minute response time or equal. Part Number: M-PSM-SWE-004. Qty: 1. 3.0.13. Dell Pro Deploy Plus (Service to track, rack, stack equipment and deploy/configure software and migrate data) or equal. Part Number: PS-PDP-UNYTRACKING. Qty: 1. 3.0.14. Dell Pro Deploy Plus Onsite Plus Implementation of hardware, software, equipment and configurations or equal. Part Number: PS-PDP-UXIMBPOS. Qty: 1. 3.0.15. Post Deployment Support Configuration for 30 days after initial install or equal. Part Number: PS-PDP-P30UNITY. Qty: 1. 3.0.16. Basic Hardware Installation or equal. Part Number: PS-BAS-UXHWIN. Qty: 1 3.0.17. Dell Online Course Training Hours or equal. Part Number: CE-PDPTC0001. Qty: 800. 3.0.18. Dell Storage Monitor and Reporting for Unity or equal. Part Number: 458-002-287. Qty: 1 3.0.19. Dell Storage Monitor and Reporting for Unity License or equal. Part Number: 456- 113-338. Qty: 1. 3.0.20. Dell Pro Support w/Mission Critical for Software - Technical Support or equal. Part Number: M-PSM-SWE-005. Qty 1. 3.0.21. Dell APPYSYNC Basic - EMC Unity Software used to manage production data (copying, repurposing, operational and disaster recovery or equal. Part Number: 458- 001-425. Qty: 1. 3.0.22. Dell APPYSYNC Basic - EMC Unity Software used to manage production data (copying, repurposing, operational and disaster recovery) or equal. Part Number: 456- 109-802. Qty: 1. 3.0.23. Dell Pro Support with Mission Critical Option - 24X7technical support with 30 minute response time or equal. Part Number: M-PSM-SWE-004. Qty: 1. 3.0.24. Dell Recovery Point - provides continuous data protection for comprehensive operating And disaster recovery, allows data replication or equal. Part Number: 458- 001-374. Qty: 1. 3.0.25. Dell Pro Support with Mission Critical Option - 24X7 technical support with 30 minute response time or equal. Part Number: M-PSM-SWE-004. Qty: 1. 3.0.26. Dell/EMC Custom Service or equal. Part Number: PS-CUS-FEDUSD. Qty: 1 4.0 Performance Management Plan (PMP): The contractor shall provide a PMP that shows a timeline from issuance of the contract to delivery of the communications equipment to the delivery location identified in this solicitation. The PMP may be expressed in terms of "days after contract". This PMP shall include, at a minimum, a timeline for: Description Days After Contract Ordering Delivery 5.0. Warranty: 5.0.1. All ITS equipment and cabling supplied must be ITS standard products and supplied from a reputable manufacturer and must carry a minimum 1 year manufacture warranty. No refurbished, recertified, reconditioned, or remanufactured items will be accepted. 6.0 Technical POCs: 6.0.1. Lew Gordy, 953-9733, llewellyn.gordy.ctr@us.af.mil 6.0.2. Johnny Batton, 953-346, johnny.batton.ctr@us.af.mil 7.0. Shipping Information: The contractor shall provide and deliver the new equipment to 42CS/SCXE Attn: Johnny Batton Bldg. 1154, IT Warehouse 455 S. Kelly Street Maxwell AFB, AL 36112. 7.0.1. Delivery of the product will be F.O.B. Destination. 8.0. Security 8.0.1. Security Requirements For Unclassified Services Only, No CAC Required 1. Contractor Notification Responsibilities: The contractor shall notify the contracting office within 30 days before on-base performance of the service. The notification shall include: a. Name, address, and telephone number of contractor representatives. b. The contract number and contracting agency. c. The location(s) of service performance and future performance, if known. d. The date service performance begins. e. Any change to information previously provided under this paragraph. 2. Installation Access Requirements: As prescribed by the AFFAR 5352.242-9000, Contractor access to Air Force installations, AFI 31-218, Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision, and AFMAN 31-113, Installation Perimeter Access Control. The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate to obtain a vehicle pass. Government ID card holders may not use their credentials to sponsor an individual on to the base to perform work that's been contracted to an official contractor. During performance of the service, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site. All commercial vehicles will be directed to Gate 3 (Kelly St) or Gate 4 (Congressman Dickenson for Gunter) for processing through the Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVI) Area, when operational. During non-duty hours and holidays, commercial vehicle inspections will be conducted at Gate 1 (Maxwell Blvd) or Gate 4 only. Inspection members will conduct thorough inspections of the interior and exterior of the vehicle for items prohibited from the installation such as explosive devices, weapons and ammunition, drugs, and open or closed alcohol containers. Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment. 3. Reporting Requirements: The contractor shall comply with AFI 71-101, Volume-1, Criminal Investigations, and Volume-2, Protective Service Matters, requirements. Contractor personnel shall report to 42d Air Base Wing Information Protection Office, any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of DoD personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information. Contractor employees shall be briefed by their immediate supervisor upon initial on-base assignment and as required thereafter. 4. Traffic Laws: The contractor and their employees shall comply with base traffic regulations set forth in AFI 31-218, Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision and AFMAN 31-113, Installation Perimeter Access Control. Personnel in violation may be issued a Central Violations Bureau Form 1805 traffic ticket. 5. Random Installation Entry/Exit Checks: Entry/exit vehicle checks are conducted by order of the 42 ABW Commander. These checks are conducted for the purpose of safeguarding the base and protecting government property by discovering and seizing stolen property, classified information and contraband. Refusal to submit to an installation (entry/exit) vehicle check may result in the loss of base driving privileges, revocation of base registration, or debarment action. 6. Cellular Phone Operation Policy: The use of cellular phones while operating a motorized vehicle is prohibited on Maxwell-Gunter. Although discouraged, drivers are authorized to use devices, i.e. ear bud or ear boom, which allows their cellular phone to be operated hands-free. The device must not cover both ears. This policy applies to everyone driving on Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex. Personnel in violation may be issued a Central Violations Bureau Form 1805 traffic ticket. 7. Wireless Electronic Devices: The contractor will not establish their own Information Technology (IT) systems or networks (Local Area Networks [LAN], Wide Area Network [WAN], Cellular phone/USB Modem as WAN, Wi-Fi as WAN, etc.), or camera system without the direct permission of the Program Manager and governing communications and responsible information systems office (42 CS). 8. Firearms and Ammunition: Transporting weapons or ammunition, concealed or otherwise, IS NOT permitted by any non-law enforcement personnel on Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex at any time regardless of state issued concealed weapons/LEOSA permits. Violations may result in criminal prosecution under the applicable federal laws. 9. Illegal Weapons. The below weapons are considered illegal, unless specifically authorized by competent authority, and are prohibited on Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. Violations may result in criminal prosecution under the applicable federal laws. a. Switchblade knives or knives with any type of automatic blade release. b. An incendiary/explosive weapon (e.g., grenades, flash bangs). c. Fireworks d. Homemade mortars, aka "tennis ball launchers" or similar devices.