Cisco Network Equipment COMBO FA330020Q0078.pdf

42MDG Cisco Network Equipment

Maxwell Air Force Base (AFB)

GENERAL INFORMATION

The 42d Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza, Bldg 804, Maxwell AFB, AL has a requirement to purchase services as described in this document. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 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.

This requirement is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) (Reference-Number F2X4A20226AW02). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses (see Attachment #1) are those in effect in the Federal

Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-07, Defense Publication Notice (DPN) 20200605 and Air Force Acquisition

Circular (AFAC) 2020-0420.

A Firm Fixed Priced Award will be made in accordance with the following:

NAICS Code: 334210; size standard: 1,250 employees

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. THE GOVERNMENT IS SOLICITING FOR “OPEN MARKET” QUOTES ONLY. GENERAL

SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) QUOTES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

2. ALL PRODUCTS MUST BE NEW; NO REFURBISHED OR USED ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

3. THIS IS A 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE AND ONLY OFFERS FROM SMALL BUSINESSES

WILL BE ACCEPTED.

NATURE OF ACQUISITON:

The Government’s requirement is for Cisco Network Equipment.

All inquiries/responses to this notice must be received by 23 September 2020, 11:00 a.m Central Time.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

This acquisition is for the purchase of the following items:

CLIN 0001 - Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48LPS-L 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (WS-C2960X-48LPS-L)

QTY: 34 Ea

CLIN 0002 - Cisco FlexStack cable 1.6ft (CAB-STK-E-0.5M)

QTY: 30 Ea

CLIN 0003 - Cisco FlexStack-Plus Network Stacking Module for Catalyst 2960X (C2960X-STACK=)

QTY: 30 Ea

CLIN 0004 - Catalyst 3850-S-S 24-Port Fast Ethernet Switch (WS-C3850-24S-S)

QTY: 2 Ea

CLIN 0005 - Cisco Stackwise 480 stacking cable 1.6 Ft (STACK-T1-50CM)

CLIN 0006 - 350W Hot Plug/Redundant Power Supply for 3850 (PWR-C1-350WAC)

CLIN 0007 - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module - Gigabit Ethernet Single Mode (GLC-LH-SMD)

QTY: 72 Ea

DELIVERY INFORMATION

Delivery Address:

Maxwell ADPE Warhouse

455 S Kelly St Bldg. 1154

Maxwell AFB, AL 36112

QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

THE OFFEROR’S QUOTE PACKAGE SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. The offeror must submit a dated quote on company letterhead with unit prices and extended prices in response to this solicitation. In doing so and without taking any exception to the requirements of this synopsis/solicitation, including specification, “Schedule of Supplies/Services” and terms and conditions, the offeror accedes to all solicitation requirements. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

2. Representations and Certifications: IAW 52.212-3, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site accessed through http://www.sam.gov/portal. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of this provision, including the additions to (c) (11) at 52.212-3, Alternate I.

Interested parties capable of providing the requirement must include discount terms, tax identification number, cage code, and DUNS.

3. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ, contractors must be registered in the DoD Systems for Award Management (SAM) database, no exceptions. To register, please visit http://www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220.

4. Responses to this notice shall be provided in writing via e-mail to the following following point of contact no later than 22 September 2020 @ 3:00 PM Central:

SSgt Cody Schwart OR Mr. Eldrae Perdue

Phone (334) 953-5005 Phone (334) 953-3518 cody.schwart@us.af.mil eldrae.perdue@us.af.mil

BASIS FOR AWARD

This will be a competitive best value acquisition utilizing FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain

Commercial Items. Award will be based on technical acceptability and price. This requirement will be awarded to the lowest priced offeror meeting technical acceptability.

1. Technical acceptability. Offerors will be determined technically acceptable if they meet the following:

a. Offeror must provide the brand name service that meets the minimum specifications described in “Schedule of Supplies/Services” CLINs 0001-0007 and Attachment 2, Statement of Work specifications under paragraph specifications under paragraph 3.0 Networking

Equipment.

b. Quotes will be assigned ratings of acceptable (clearly meets the minimum requirement) or unacceptable (does not clearly meet the minimum requirements).

2. Price: The Government shall order each offeror’s quote by price from lowest priced to highest priced.

Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror.

The Government may use any of the following price analysis techniques IAW FAR 13.106-3(a) to determine price reasonableness: competitive quotes, comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases, a comparison with similar items in a related industry, comparison to an independent Government estimate, or any other reasonable basis.

ATTACHMENTS (2):

Attachment #1 – Contract Clauses and Provisions

Attachment #2 – Statement of Requirements