Combined-Synopsis RFQ 75H70424Q00047.pdf

RFQ 75H70424Q00047 CISCO Network Equipment and Software Maintenance

i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items in conjunction with the policies and procedures at FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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.

ii. Solicitation (75H70424Q00047) is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05, effective on 05/22/2024.

iv. This requirement is 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) and the associated NAICS code is 541519 (Information Technology Value Added Resellers) with small business size standard of 150 employees. ISBEE’s shall submit the attached Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form (Attachment 1)

v. The quoted unit pricing must be all inclusive (to include but not be limited to travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, federal, state and local taxes) plus all other costs pertinent to the performance of this contract. Attachment 2—Equipment List might be utilized to submit an offer.

vi. The Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Acquisition Policy (DAP), on behalf of the IHS Office of Information Technology (OIT), intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price Order for Brand Name CISCO Network Equipment and Software Maintenance in accordance with Equipment List, SOW and BNJ (See Attachments 2, 3 & 4).

vii. The Period of Performance is from August 31, 2024 to August 30, 2025.

viii. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023), applies to this solicitation. The following addendum is applicable:

a) Offerors shall provide one original quote electronically no later than the deadline specified in this notice. Quotes submitted by facsimile, mail, courier, or any other method shall not be accepted.

b) The following information must be submitted in order to be considered for award:

1) Price Quote: Price Quote shall include the unit price for the item quoted, the extended totals and the total order amount.

2) Specifications of all items being submitted.

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3) Provide pricing information to include any and all discounts taken into consideration.

4) The quote must also contain the following:

• Tax Identification Number (TIN)

• Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number and Cage Code

• Complete Business Mailing Address

• Contact Name, phone number, and e-mail Address

• RFQ Number

• Quote Number

• Part Numbers if any

• Identification of any terms and conditions applicable to the quote that do not comply with the terms and conditions of this solicitation

5) Completed IEE Representation Form (Attachment 1)

6) Authorized reseller letter

ix. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), applies to this solicitation. See addendum below:

a) The source selection method for this requirement will be “Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.” Award will be made to the quote that is technically acceptable and offers the lowest price.

The Government will initially determine if the proposing vendor is a Cisco authorized reseller. Only vendors determined to be a Cisco authorized reseller shall be eligible for further consideration.

The Government will evaluate technical acceptability on an acceptable or unacceptable basis and evaluate the reasonableness, accuracy and completeness of submitted pricing. Technical acceptability is the extent to which the Quoted items conform to the specifications contained in attachments 2,3 & 4 of the RFQ, and all vendor terms, conditions, and agreements comport with applicable Federal laws, regulations, and otherwise satisfy the Government’s needs.

b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, emailed to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

x. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024), and provision 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1612_228754 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1626_230606 and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021), with its offer. The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management.

xi. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.

xii. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 2024) (See attachment 5 for full text).

xiii. Attached are additional FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses that are applicable to this procurement (See attachment 6).

xiv. Quotes are due by 10AM EST on July 09, 2024. Questions are due by 4PM EST on

July 02, 2024. Email questions and quote to Contracting Officer, Javier Medina- Velazquez at Javier.Medina-Velazquez@ihs.gov. Offerors must confirm IHS’ receipt of their quote.

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