Question and Answer Solicitation 70Z03325QSEAT1563.docx
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This is a Question and Answer document for solicitation 70Z03325QSEAT1563, which seeks to procure three Fortinet Fortigate 200F Hardware units with one-year protection plans for the US Coast Guard Base in Seattle. The document clarifies that this is a single purchase, re-solicited after a previous award was returned for not meeting requirements. The hardware must be TAA compliant, and configuration will be handled by USCG at the Seattle location.
Key details include a submission deadline of February 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM PST, with questions accepted until February 19, 2025. This is a small business set-aside under NAICS 541512, awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria. The exact part number required is FG-200F-USG-BDL-950-12, with the agency noting this specific model meets their needs despite being end of life. Vendors must be SAM registered and include shipping costs in their quotes if applicable. Several aspects, including budget, firmware version, and protection plan details, were marked as proprietary information.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SF 30 70Z03325QSEAT1563 00001.pdf | ||
| SF 1449 Firewall hardware.pdf | ||
| Applicable FAR provisions.pdf | ||
| Required FAR provisions.pdf |
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Question and Answer Solicitation 70Z03325QSEAT1563
Q) Is this expected to be awarded for the purpose of a single purchase?
A) Yes Q) Who or what entity should ATTN be addressed to when shipped? ATTN: USCG BASE SEATTLE?
A) Refer to the description section of the solicitation posted on SAM.gov Q) Was this contract previously awarded in the past? If so, to which company?
A) Yes, requirement was previously awarded. This is a re-solicitation due to items from previous vendor awarded did not meet the governments requirements and were returned Q) Is there a specific allotted amount budget for this request?
A) This is proprietary information Q) What is the expected delivery date from the time of the award?
A) Delivery date information will be provided upon award Q) The product requested is now End of Life. Will you be providing a new part number that you wish you to have quoted, or will you accept a quote for the OEM's suggested replacement?
A) No, the part number on the description meets the needs of the government Q) Will USCG do the configuration of those firewalls and will operate and maintain this at the Seattle address provided?
A) Yes Q) Will RMA (return merchandise authorization) be required for these items?
A) Return merchandise authorization not required Q) Since the shipping address is provided (USCG Base Seattle, 1519 Alaskan Way S, Seattle, WA 98134), can we assume shipping costs should be included in our quote? If so, are there any preferred shipping carriers or methods we should consider?
A) If there is a shipping cost, specify on quote. There is not preferred shipping carriers or methods Q) Could you please confirm the specific firmware version required for these Fortinet Fortigate 200F units?
A) This is proprietary information Q) Could you provide more details regarding the one-year protection plan included with the part number? Specifically, what services are covered under this plan (e.g., firmware updates, technical support, hardware replacement)?
A) This is proprietary information Q) What specific technical requirements will be evaluated to determine acceptability?
A) TAA compliant that is specific to governments need Q) Do you require any specific documentation related to our SAM registration?
A) Providing Unique Identity Information (UEI) will suffice Q) Is there a preferred format for submitting our quote?
A) Refer to the description section of the solicitation posted on SAM.gov Q) The solicitation states a quantity of three units. Is this a firm requirement, or is there any possibility of the quantity changing?
A) Firm requirement
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