CISCO equipment

Added: Feb 16, 2017 9:30 am Modified: Feb 21, 2017 12:25 pmTrack Changes The purpose of this amendment is to correct the response date cited in the narrative to 2:00 p.m. (EST) on Monday, 21 February 2017.

This is a combined synopsis and 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 synopsis/solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-17-Q-1148.

This requirement is 100% small business set-aside as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334210. The Small Business Size Standard is 1250 employees.

NUWC Division Newport intends to purchase the following items on a Firm Fixed basis:

   

Delivery is 30 days F.O.B Destination, Newport, RI 02841.

This requirement will be awarded to the Offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. Technically acceptable means the items quoted match the sole make and model items listed (no substitutions allowed) in the quantities specified, and the offer meets the delivery requirement.  The basis for the brand name is detailed in the Sole Make and Model Justification, Attachment #1. 

In order to be considered for award, the vendor must either be a Premier, Silver or Gold Certified Cisco Partner. All vendors are required to submit documentation with their offer that identifies Cisco Partnership level. The vendor's Cisco Partner status will be verified by the Government with Cisco Brand Protection prior to award.

The vendor shall warrant that all products are new and in their original Cisco box or is an original Cisco item. The vendor confirms to have sourced all Cisco products provided under this contract directly from Cisco or through Cisco authorized channels only. The vendor shall make the End User (Government) customer clearly known to Cisco so that warranty and service contract information can transfer to the appropriate party. Vendor shall certify prior to award that all Cisco hardware/software to be delivered shall be licensed originally to buyer as the original licensee authorized to use Cisco hardware/software. Prior to payment authorization, the Government intends to confirm with Cisco Brand Protection that all Cisco hardware/software provided under this contract has been sourced through authorized channels only and that all warranties are transferrable to the Government.

Failure to propose all the required items will render your quote ineligible for award.

The Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within PPIRS-SR may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor CAGE code, and contractor DUNS number. Quotes received after the closing date and time specified will be ineligible for award.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-92. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items apply to this solicitation.

In accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, if the unit prices proposed exceed $5,000 then UID tags will be required and payment will be via Wide Area Workflow.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available at the websites.

Offers must be e-mailed directly to Nick Sanginario at nicholas.sanginario@navy.mil . Offerors must be received by 2:00 p.m. (EST) on Monday, 21 February 2017. Offers received after this date and time will not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Nick Sanginario at nicholas.sanginario@navy.mil.