NETAPP Software and Warranty

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)

2024-07 Effective: 29Aug24 This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 13.003 (b)(1) on a Firm-Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 513201 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 NETAPP Software and Warranty All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

x See specification attachment REQUEST FOR JOB QUESTION AND ANSWER MEETING N0017325Q5620 DATE:

4/16/2025 TIME:

10:00-11am PLACE:

PHONE - Microsoft Teams POINTS OF CONTACT: Andrea Graves 202-875-9251 Contractors are required to attend the Q&A before any quotations are accepted for the acquisition listed on the RFQ/Solicitation. If a vendor representative does not attend the schedule meeting , they may be considered ‘Non-Responsive’. If the quotations are not received by that date, they will be considered a “No Bid”. Contact with the End-User is strictly prohibited (other than Q&A).

Any contact may result in the bid being considered ‘tainted’ and subsequently cancelled. Any questions the Vendor representatives may have after the Q&A meeting must be directed to the Contracting Officer (above) at e-mail address; andrea.l.graves6.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 04/25/2025 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Any changes in the description, specifications or drawings after the job site visit will be issued to ALL vendors.

If an emergency arises and the Vendor representative cannot attend the scheduled Q&A meeting , PLEASE call the POC at the above number by the morning of the Job Site Visit to let him/her know you will not be able to attend. The Contractor is required to notify the Contracting Officer by 04/15/2025, 1:00 p.m. of intent to attend. A teams invite will be sent to all vendors intrested in attending by COB 4/15/2025.