Cisco_Smartnet_-_RFQ-_Amendment_1.pdf

Amendment #1- To update the NAICS code to 541519- Other computer related services.

Cisco SmartNet Services

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The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war.

We provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of Defense and the United States Public Health Service and with scientists who serve the common good.

We serve the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation; we are unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness. USU is located in Bethesda, MD on the grounds of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda.

Additional information regarding USU can be found on our website: www.usuhs.mil.

USU has a requirement for Cisco SmartNet technical support for base plus four (4) one (1) years options. The period of performance is:

Base- 09/20/2017 – 09/19/2018

OY I – 09/20/2018 – 09/19/2019

OY II- 09/20/2019 – 09/19/2020

OY III- 09/20/2020 – 09/19/2021

OY IV- 09/20/2021 – 09/19/2022

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 is a request for quotes (RFQ) for commercial items in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures , to include FAR Subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-94 (January 19, 2017) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) (December 22, 2016).

This requirement is set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 541519; Other computer related services with a size standard of $27,500,000.00. In order to be eligible for award, offerors must be registered in www.SAM.gov, with completed representations and certifications by the close date of the solicitation.

All items must be in compliance with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) in order to be quoted. Please note TAA compliance for each item in the attached specifications spreadsheet. If an exception applies to a particular item, please state what it is with your quote.

Offerors interested in responding to this requirement must provide a quote for Cisco SmartNet Solution service. Competition is limited to Cisco Gold Partners and Cisco SmartNet service, IAW FAR subpart 13.106-1(b):

(b) Soliciting from a single source.

http://www.usuhs.mil/

(1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

(i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

The requested service will be used to support an existing Cisco infrastructure at USU. Due to the configuration management, inventory control, compatibility and DoD’s DIACAP requirements, no other service will be considered for items that Cisco SmartNet will cover.

Offerors must submit the completed spreadsheet (Attachment 1) with their quote submission.

For end of life item- please provide prorated quotes through the EOL date. Update the spreadsheet (Attachment 1) with the PoP. USU will accept aftermarket support for items that Cisco SmartNet will no longer cover. Please clearly notate any aftermarket support being quoted.

The government intends to award a single firm-fixed priced (FFP) order, based on a lowest price technically acceptable basis.

The government reserves the right to award without discussions.

Quotes must include all applicable costs. The total quoted price will be the evaluated price.

All equipment is located at the University at the address below:

Network Operations and Communications 4301 Jones Bridge Road, RM G007 Bethesda, MD 20814-4712

Offerors must also submit the following with their quote, if not completed in their SAM registration:

• Completed copy of provision 52.209-2

See attached for provisions and clauses applicable to this requirement.

o Vendors must be a Cisco Gold Partners.

o USU is eligible for Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium (MEEC) pricing. Vendors must quote MEEC pricing or better.

o USU reserves the right to add items and request additional services as they are identified.

Deadlines:

Questions/clarifications regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to jason.motala@usuhs.edu by August 14th, 2017. Any question received after August 14th will not be answered. Questions will not be answered over the phone or submitted by any other means. All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation posted on or around August 15th.

Quote packages are due by 10:00 PM Eastern Local Time on August 21st, 2017. Quotes must be submitted via email to jason.motala@usuhs.edu. Quotes will not be accepted by any other means. Late quotes will not be considered. Offerors will receive an email confirmation that their quote was received and whether it was on time or late within two (2) business days.

Quote packages should include a cover sheet that provides the following information:

• Company Name

• Point of Contact, to include email and phone number

• DUNS Number

• Statement that includes acknowledgement of latest amendment number (if applicable). Failure to acknowledge the most recent amendment number, may render an offeror’s quote non-responsive.

• Preferred method of payment (Visa or EFT)