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Supermicro 1U rack-mount server assemblies

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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is operated by Stanford University for the Department of Energy. As a management and operating contractor, subcontracts awarded by the Laboratory are not Federal procurements, and are not directly subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulations in 48 CFR. Nonetheless, certain Federal laws, Executive Orders, and regulations may affect our DOE approved purchasing system, as required by statute, regulation, or contract terms and conditions. AMENDMENT 01 The following addendum is issued for Request for Quotation: SLAC_368659_Supermicro_1U_Rack-mount_Server_Assemblies. This amendment provides answers to supplier questions, clarifies the technical requirements, identifies the applicable terms and conditions, and extends the quotation due date. This amendment must be acknowledged. Failure to acknowledge all amendments may make a proposal non-responsive. Suppliers shall confirm whether their previously submitted quotation remains unchanged. If this amendment changes the quotation, submit a revised quotation by the amended due date. All other terms and conditions of the Request for Quotation remain unchanged. Supplier Questions and SLAC Responses 1. Which network option does SLAC require: the referenced four-port 1GbE configuration or the 10GbE configuration stated in the solicitation? SLAC Response: SLAC does not require a four-port 1GbE configuration. The required network configuration is either: (a) one 10GbE adapter with four RJ45 ports; or (b) one 10GbE adapter with two SFP+ ports and two RJ45 ports. 2. Will SLAC allow an extension so the supplier can submit firm pricing for the required 10GbE configuration? SLAC Response: Yes. The response deadline is extended to 11/02/2026. 3. What warranty term and coverage does SLAC require? Will SLAC accept either a three-year supplier-managed warranty or the manufacturer-direct Supermicro warranty? SLAC Response: Suppliers must refer to the attached E1 Fixed Price Commercial Supplies and Services Terms and Conditions and Supplemental Rider for the complete controlling warranty requirements. 4. Which drive-bay and storage configuration is required? SLAC Response: A minimal storage configuration that optimizes cost is acceptable. The required storage configuration is either no storage or one 240GB SATA drive. 5. Can the response deadline be extended to October 19 or October 23, 2026? SLAC Response: The prior requested dates have passed. The amended response deadline is 11/02/2026. 6. Is this requirement intended to be a HUBZone set-aside through an ICPT agreement? SLAC Response: No. This procurement is open competition and is not a HUBZone set-aside. 7. Please provide the complete Fixed Price Commercial Supplies and Services Terms and Conditions, Rev. August 2023. The supplier indicated that it received only the Supplemental Rider. SLAC Response: The complete General Terms and Conditions for Fixed Price Commercial Supplies and Services, Rev. August 2023, and the Supplemental Ri…