DL2195914- NAC-comb-8-2011.pdf

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES

RFQ # DL2195914 Date Posted: August 30, 2011

Date Due: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 by 2:00 pm edt

Issued by: Deitra C. Lunney, Contracting Officer Email: lunney@niehs.nih.gov Telephone: 919-541-0387 / Fax: 919-541-5117

Overnight Delivery: NIEHS /Attn: Deitra Lunney Mail: NIEHS/ OA

Keystone Office Bldg. Attn: Deitra Lunney 530 Davis Drive, Room 1045 P.O. Box 12874 Morrisville, NC 27560 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Goods/Services to be purchased: Enterasys Network Access Control Equipment/Software

The following information must be included with response:

Company Name:_____________________ Authorized Representative:__________________

Address:____________________________ Title:____________________________________

Telephone Number:___________________ Email Address:____________________________ Fax Number: ___________________

DUNS#_____________________________ TAX ID/Employer ID#:_____________________

Price valid until (date):_________________

Discount Terms (Net-30 if unspecified):_______

Signature ______________________________ Date __________________

Name (Type or Print)_____________________

Remittance Address, if different from mailing address

I. Combined Synopsis Solicitation.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice, and this announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) under RFQ #DL2195914. This solicitation document incorporates all mandatory commercial item provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53 dated August 4, 2011. ISSUED AS TOTAL SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET- ASIDE / BRAND-NAME ONLY "Enterasys Secure Network" NAICS Code/Size: 443120/$25.5 Million.

II. Instructions:

Only written requests for additional information will be accepted. Notification of any changes shall be made only on the internet. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number, DUNS and Tax ID/Employer Identification Numbers, payment terms, and be signed, dated and submitted via email or fax to Deitra Lunney @ lunney@niehs.nih.gov or 919-541-5117 (Fax). Vendors not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at the time the requirement is to be awarded will not be considered. Vendors may register with CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423 or (269) 961-5757, or by accessing www.ccr.gov. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Deitra Lunney - lunney@niehs.nih.gov.

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (MAY 2011) is included by reference

(full text is available electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far. A completed copy of this provision must be included with response. Offeror shall complete only paragraph (j) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision.

III. Basis for Award:

The Government intends to award an order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors in the solicitation. See evaluation factors listed on Page 5.

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IV. Supplies and Prices / Delivery

Furnish and deliver, as required by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, at the following fixed price(s):

Items shall be "BRAND NAME ONLY" the following:

MANUFACTURER: Enterasys Secure Network

Enterasys Part Numbers are provided below for identification purposes:

Number and Description Quantity Unit Price Ext. Price List Price

1. NAC-A-20 NAC Gateway, supports up to 2 ea ________ ________ _________ 3000 end systems and available add-on assessment license

2. ES-SNA-S07 SupportNet Security Appliance 2 ea _________ _________ ________ for NAC-A-20-includes web support, 24x7 phone, firmware updates/upgrades.

Content Updates and NDB Advanced replacement of parts

3. NAC-ASSESS-LIC NAC Assessment, Agent 3 ea _________ _________ ________ and Network-based for NAC Appliance

4. ES-SAS-S06 SupportNet Software Application 3 ea _________ _________ _________ Service for NAC-ASSESS-LIC, includes web support, 24x7 phone, major/minor/maintenance updates, and upgrades

5. 2S4082-25-SYS NAC Controller, 24-Port 1 ea _________ _________ __________ 10/100/1000, 2000 user, supports available add-on assessment license

6. ES-SN-S11 SupportNet for 2S4082-25-SYS 1 ea _________ _________ __________ Includes web support, 24x7 phone, firmware updates/upgrades, and NBD advance replacement of parts

7. NS-AB-50 NetSight Advanced Bundle 1 ea _________ _________ ___________ 50-devices (Console with 3 concurrent users plus PM, PCC, ASM, IM and NAC Manager)

8. ES-SAS-S10 SupportNet Software Application 1 ea _________ ________ __________ Service for NS-AB-50. Includes web support, 24x7 phone, major/minor/maintenance updates and upgrades

9. PS-ESU-5 Installation – 1 ea _________ ________ __________ NAC implementation – Research Triangle Park - up and running Enterasys Service Units, 5-pack

10. PS-ESU-5 On-Site NAC Training 1 ea _________ ________ ___________ 4 Day Course – on-site with equipment and manuals for up to 8 students

Enterasys Service Units, 5-pack

TOTAL: $ ______________________________

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government intends to award an order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors listed below.

DHHS/NIH/NIEHS Socio-economic goals will be given consideration for award.

1) Equipment/Software must be "Enterasys Secure Network" Brand Only.

Enterasys Secure Network Part Numbers are provided.

2) Vendor must be an AUTHORIZED PARTNER – ENTERASYS SECURE NETWORK.

Response must include verification that company is Partner.

DELIVERY

Delivery shall be "FOB Destination" within the Consignee's premises to the NIEHS at the following location:

NIEHS - WAREHOUSE

BLDG. 104, SOUTH CAMPUS P.O. #______________

111 T.W. ALEXANDER DRIVE

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC 27709

Quoter, as a result of any subsequent purchase order, is to provide offloading to the site and installation, and is required to notify the Project Officer of his exact delivery schedule prior to delivery. The term "FOB" Destination Within the Consignee's Premises" means delivered free of expense to the Government. Reference FAR Clause 52.247-35, entitled "FOB Destination, Within Consignee's Premises" (April, 1984), which is incorporated herein by reference with the same force and effect as if given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make the full text available.

ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE ARO: _________________________

V. Provisions and Contract Clauses

(1) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

http://www.acquisition.gov/far.

(2) The following clauses are included by reference:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (JUNE 2008)

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations & Certifications–Commercial Items (MAY 2011) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms & Conditions-Commercial Items (JUNE 2010)

(3) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items. (AUG 2011)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)) Alternate 1 (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g))

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78)

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Dec 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111- 117, section 743 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L. 110-1 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2))

52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other

Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).

52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other

Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

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52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007) (E.O. 13423).

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513).

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)

(4) 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items (JAN 1999)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

See factors listed on Page 5.

Technical factors are of equal importance to price.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished 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.

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VI. Supplemental Purchase Order Terms and Conditions For Supplies and Services

1. NEW EQUIPMENT

New equipment and/or supplies shall be furnished by the Contractor. No used, surplus, gray market or reconditioned equipment or supplies shall be furnished.

2. NEEDLE EXCHANGE

Pursuant to the current HHS annual appropriations act, the Contractor shall not use contract funds to carry out any program of distributing sterile needles or syringes for the hypodermic injection of any illegal drug.

3. PRESS RELEASES

Pursuant to the current HHS annual appropriations act, the Contractor shall clearly state, when issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with Federal money: (1) the percentage of the total costs of the program or project which will be financed with Federal money; (2) the dollar amount of Federal funds for the project or program; and (3) the percentage and dollar amount of the total costs of the project or program that will be financed by nongovernmental sources.

4. REPORTING MATTERS INVOLVING FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE

Anyone who becomes aware of the existence or apparent existence of fraud, waste and abuse in NIH funded programs is encouraged to report such matters to the HHS Inspector General's Office in writing or on the Inspector General's Hotline. The toll free number is 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477). All telephone calls will be handled confidentially. The e-mail address is Htips@os.dhhs.gov and the mailing address is:

Office of Inspector General Department of Health and Human Services

TIPS HOTLINE

P.O. Box 23489 Washington, D.C. 20026

5. RESTRICTION ON EMPLOYMENT OF UNAUTHORIZED ALIEN WORKERS

Pursuant to the current HHS annual appropriations act, the Contractor shall not use contract funds to employ workers described in section 274A(h)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which reads as follows:

“(3) Definition of unauthorized alien.-As used in this section, the term ‘unauthorized alien’ means, with respect to the employment of an alien at a particular time, that the alien is not at that time either (A) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or (B) authorized to be so employed by this Act or by the Attorney General.”

6. ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS.

Applicable to all solicitations and contracts which will develop, purchase, maintain, or use electronic and Information Technology (EIT) unless these EIT products and/or services are incidental to the project.

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794D), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic and Information (EIT) Accessibility Provisions (36 CFR part 1194), require that, unless an exception applies, all EIT products and services developed, acquired, maintained, or used by any Federal department or agency permit:

1. Federal employees with disabilities to have access to and use information and data that is comparable to the access and use of information and data by Federal employees who are not individuals with disabilities; and

2. Members of the public with disabilities seeking information or services from a Federal agency to have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use of information and data by members of the public who are not individuals with disabilities.

Accordingly, any vendor submitting a proposal/quotations/bid in response to this solicitation must demonstrate compliance with the established EIT accessibility provisions. Information about Section 508 provisions is available at http://www.section508.gov/ .

The complete text of Section 508 Final Provisions can be accessed at http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/provisions.htm .

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