The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking to renew hardware and software support services for its HPE Nimble infrastructure through a firm-fixed price contract, RFQ# 140F1S24Q0100. Interested vendors must submit inquiries by October 14, 2024, and quotes by October 23, 2024. Quotes must consist of two volumes: Volume I - Technical (limited to 20 pages) encompassing a detailed service description and past performance, and Volume II - Price with no page limit, detailing costs, including a potential six-month extension. Vendors are to provide examples of past performance related to HPE Nimble services, specifying project details and contacts. Evaluation will prioritize technical factors over price, and awards will be made based on overall value versus the quoted prices. Compliance with various FAR clauses is necessary throughout the contract execution. All submissions must adhere strictly to the instructed guidelines, emphasizing the importance of timely and complete responses to ensure consideration for the contract award.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered 140F1S24Q0100, seeking quotes for the renewal of hardware and software support services specifically for its HPE Nimble infrastructure. The RFQ outlines the need for these services to commence on November 15, 2024, lasting until November 14, 2025. Additionally, there is an option for a six-month extension of these services until May 14, 2026. Suppliers are directed to provide their quotations by the specified deadline of October 23, 2024. The document emphasizes that this request is for information and does not obligate the government to pay any costs incurred in the quotation process. Interested providers need to refer to the attached Statement of Work for detailed specifications. The geographic context includes the issuing office in Falls Church, Virginia, with quotations to be directed to the FWS Division in Denver, Colorado. The RFQ is highlighted as not being a small business set aside, indicating potential preferences or requirements for bidders.