Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

RFQ - Net App Support Services This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included i... RFQ - Net App Support Services This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation IAW FAR Part 12 and 13. Submit written quotes in reference to the Request for Quote (RFQ) number FA465924QM001. This requirement is being solicited as a total small business set aside. The NAICS code for this requirement is 811210 with a size standard of $34,000,000. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05 Effective 22 September 2023; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Effective 29 September 2023; and Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation DAFAC 2023-0707, Effective 7 July 2023. *** To be considered for award: note that offerors must be actively registered with the US Government database System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting the quote. Vendors must be registered and/or enrolled in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for purpose of invoice/payment if awarded the contract. Please note WAWF is the ONLY ACCEPTABLE means of invoicing for payment and that no advance payments will be made. Vendors must provide their SAM Unique Identifier, CAGE code, and confirmation of their registration in WAWF along with the quote. *** “Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM)” means that— (1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the Electronic Funds Transfer indicator (if applicable), the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see Subpart 4.14), into the SAM; (2) The Contractor has completed the Core, Assertions, Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in the SAM; (3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as part of the SAM registration process; and (4) The Government has marked the record “Active”. Questions must be submitted NLT 9:00 AM, Central Standard Time, 8 December 2023. Quotes are due no later than 9:00 AM. Central Standard Time, 15 December 2023. Quotes shall be sent via e-mail to the contracting points of contact listed below. Contracting points of contact: SrA Madison Maye, Contract Specialist, (701) 747-3061 or email: madison.maye@us.af.mil Mr Jeremiah Snedker, Contracting Officer, (701) 747-5299 or email: jeremiah.snedker@us.af.mil

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Title: NetApp Server Appliance Maintenance Solicitation: FA465924QM001 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. The United States Air Force, 319 Con... Title: NetApp Server Appliance Maintenance Solicitation: FA465924QM001 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. The United States Air Force, 319 Contracting Squadron, Grand Forks AFB, ND is seeking capabilities packages of potential sources, including small business (SB), 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) small businesses that are capable of providing the NetApp Server Appliance Maintenance as further discussed in the attached Draft NetApp Performance Work Statement (PWS). Firms that respond shall specify that their services meet the specifications provided in the attachment below and provide detailed information to show clear technical compliance. Detailed equipment information and attachment identified below: Maintain and Service - Qty 4 - FAS 2240-S, HA, 24x600 Gb, 10 GbE, Dual Controller IAW Attachment NetApp Service Maintenance PWS (12 Months) Maintain and Service - Qty 2 – Disk Shelf, 24x600GB, 10K, FAS22XX, SK - IAW Attachment NetApp Service Maintenance PWS (12 Months) Attachment 1- Draft NetApp Service Maintenance PWS All interested firms shall submit a response demonstrating their capability to provide these items to the Primary Point of Contact listed below. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation (Request for Quotes) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion. The NAICS Code assigned to this acquisition is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $34M. Firms responding should indicate their size in relation to this size standard, and indicate socio-economic status (SB, 8(a), SDVO, or HUBZone). Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/foreign controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract. No set-aside decision has been made. Note that a key factor in determining an acquisition to be a Small Business Set Aside is that small business prime contractors must perform at least 50% of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any Government assessments. The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business program. CAPABILITIES PACKAGE: All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates their capability to provide the required services. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: madison.fosbrink@us.af.mil. All correspondence sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads "FA465924QM001 – NetApp Server Appliance Maintenance" If this subject line is not included, the email may not get through email filters at Grand Forks AFB. Filters are designed to delete emails without a subject or with a suspicious subject or attachments. Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted. Ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xsls or .xls documents are attached to your email. All other attachments may be deleted. Responses shall be emailed to: POC – Madison Fosbrink Email: madison.fosbrink@us.af.mil Phone: 701-747-3061 319 CONS, POC – Jeremiah Snedker Email: jeremiah.snedker@us.af.mil Phone: 701-747-5299 RESPONSES ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 27 November 2023 BY 1600 Central Standard Time. Direct all questions concerning this acquisition to the POCs above.