Combo - FA485524Q0041 - Cisco ISE.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

27TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS CONTRACTING SQUADRON (SOCONS)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Requirement Title: Cisco ISE License Renewal & Installation

Solicitation Number: FA485524Q0041

Solicitation Issue Date: 17 June 2024

Questions Due Date: 21 June 2024

Response Deadline: 24 June 2024 at 12:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time

Point(s) of Contact: Mrs. Donovan Skinner - donovan.skinner@us.af.mil 575-784-6655 SrA Jan Tanedo - jan_aison_bry.tanedo@us.af.mil 575-784-6204

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. [X] If this box is selected, then the procedures of FAR 13.5 - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services are being followed for this acquisition.

3. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number FA485524Q0041 shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this RFQ.

4. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect:

Federal Acquisition Circular 05/22/2024 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 04/25/2024 Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 06/12/2024

5. This requirement is being set-aside for: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 541519 which has a small business size standard of $34,000,000.00.

Description:

Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Special Operations Advanced Capabilities Squadron (SOACS) requires a Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) server suit (2) be installed and configured at Cannon Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico (NM) on a government provided Virtual Machine (VM) server suit.

Place of Delivery/Performance/Acceptance/FOB Point:

Cannon AFB, NM 88103 (Exact address will be provided in the purchase order.)

General Information

Requirement Information mailto:donovan.skinner@us.af.mil mailto:jan_aison_bry.tanedo@us.af.mil

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Price 0001 Cisco Identity Service Engine

(multiple part numbers)

1 LO $ $

0002 Installation Services 1 LO $ $

TOTAL $

*FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies:

The following words stating “offer”, “offeror”, and “proposal” are replaced with “quotation”, “vendor”, and “quote”.

Paragraph (a) first sentence revised as follows: “The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear above.”

Paragraph (b) Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

(1) The solicitation number:

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers:

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror:

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary:

(5) Terms of any express warranty:

(6) Price and any discount terms:

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address:

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212- 3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically):

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments:

Instructions to Offerors

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

Paragraph (c) first sentence revised as follows: “The vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the quote.”

RFQ due date: 24 June 2024 RFQ due time: 12:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time Email to: Mrs. Donovan Skinner – donovan.skinner@us.af.mil &

SrA Jan Tanedo – jan_aison_bry.tanedo@us.af.mil

THIS MUST BE SENT TO donovan.skinner@us.af.mil and jan_aison_bry.tanedo@us.af.mil AS STATED

BELOW. ANYTHING OTHERWISE CAN AND WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE. YOU MAY

WISH TO PLACE A READ/DELIVERY RECEIPT.

Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system.

All questions regarding this RFQ must be emailed to donovan.skinner@us.af.mil and jan_aison_bry.tanedo@us.af.mil by 20 June 2024 at 12:00 P.M Mountain Daylight Time.

Please provide the following information with your quote:

Company Name:

UEI Number:

Cage Code:

*Number of Employees *Total Yearly Revenue *Information required determining size of business for the NAICS referenced above

Estimated Delivery Time:

Payment Terms:

Warranty:

FOB: Destination Shipping Cost included? Yes

All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. Invoice instruction shall be provided at time of award.

mailto:donovan.skinner@us.af.mil mailto:braulio.ramirez_galvan@us.af.mil mailto:braulio.ramirez_galvan@us.af.mil mailto:donovan.skinner@us.af.mil mailto:jan_aison_bry.tanedo@us.af.mil mailto:donovan.skinner@us.af.mil mailto:jan_aison_bry.tanedo@us.af.mil http://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

FAR Provision *52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following evaluation is applicable:

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the RFQ will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

1. Technical: Quote must be rated as technically acceptable to be eligible for award. To be deemed technically acceptable, the following evaluation criteria must be met:

a. Technical Acceptability. To be deemed technically acceptable, the proposed Cisco ISE must be the exact models listed on the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

2. Past Performance: Award will not be made to any offeror that has relevant negative past performance.

3. Price: Award will be made to the lowest priced vendor meeting all other evaluation criteria.

(b) A vendor must be determined responsible, by the Contracting Officer, to be eligible for award.

Responsibility is described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.1, “Responsible Prospective Contractors.” Part of the determination addresses financial capability. Please provide the names, addresses and points of contact for all financial institution organizations. This information will be utilized to determine if contractor has adequate financial resources to perform the contract; or the ability to obtain financial resources.

Please include written authority to contact the provided financial institution.

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

(End of Provision)

*FAR Provision 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

*FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Please see “Provision and Clauses” attachment for all applicable clauses.

Evaluation Criteria http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1130_159445

Attachment 1 – Cisco ISE SOW REVISED 3 June 24

Attachment 2 – Labor Wage Determination 2015-5457 24

Attachment 3 – Brand Name Justification-CISCO ISE-CO SIGNED

Attachment 4 – Provisions and Clauses – Cisco ISE

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