DR-11981-ND-_Synopsis-Solicitation 1 .doc

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

CISCO Switches Description:

Cisco systems provide secure and protected data environments through a broad range of hardware security and data protection options that easily integrate into FEMA’s current infrastructure. Also, FEMA has standardized the ‘networking infrastructure’ and technology stack to meet the Governments networking requirements (increase security posture, and efficiency). To meet FEMA’s current technical platform/footprint FEMA has established a common network environment and infrastructure that supports these Cisco models. Having this manufacturer’s systems will allow for efficient deployment and management. To change manufacturers and to change the network infrastructure at this time would require FEMA to invest limited resources to acquire the proper equipment for the different models and re-program the entire infrastructure to support different manufactures (different manufactures use different protocols for their peripherals). This would require IT Support to commit our limited resources to support and be trained on many different networking platforms and also lead to complexity in the management of the systems.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region VIII Closeout Center for DR-1981-ND requires an upgrade to the infrastructure in order to provide VoIP and Data services to the C-Wing and surrounding areas in accordance with the OCIO standards and policies.

This requirement is a Local set-aside for the following Federally-declared disaster counties: All of North Dakota This requirement is also a total Small-Business set-aside.

The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

All items must be delivered no later than (NLT) thirty (30) business days from date of award.

All questions and quotes must be submitted to Agnieszka.Rysz@FEMA.DHS.gov by 1 Oct 2014 11:00 MST.

Contract award will be based on lowest price technically acceptable.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 334118.

To be eligible for award, offerors must be registered with the Central contractor Registry at www.ccr.gov. Additionally, Representations and Certifications must be completed at http://orca.bpn.gov.