Cisco Infrastructure Hardware Maintenance, Software License and Support
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1305M320RNFFR0013
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811213 Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- La Jolla CA 92037 USA
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This Special Notice announces the Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's intent to sole source a contract for Cisco infrastructure hardware maintenance, software license and support services for the Southwest Fisheries Science Center. The notice describes the Center's need for these critical services to ensure compliance with Department of Homeland Security standards and support its core network VoIP and video telecommunications infrastructure.
The Special Notice provides relevant details such as the August 25, 2020 deadline for interested contractors to submit statements of capabilities to be considered for negotiating a firm-fixed price, five-year base contract. To qualify, contractors must demonstrate unique expertise maintaining the Cisco-branded hardware and software, including on-site response within two hours for security issues or failures. The notice serves to inform contractors of this forthcoming non-competitive procurement under FAR 13.501(a) and gather market research on potential sources for future requirements.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action-Solicitation: 1305M320RNFFR0013
A determination not to compete this proposed contract was made pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a). Due to the unique and highly specialized nature of the services only one source is capable of providing the services required at the level of quality required for the entire scope of work, including the ability to be on site within two hours of any request for service.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) requires maintenance and support services for its’ Core Network VoIP and Video Telecommunications Infrastructure to ensure compliance with Department of Homeland Security standards. The infrastructure is Cisco brand and is composed of hardware, software, associated software licenses, and requires technical support including installation and upgrade services, security patches, engineering support and hardware replacement. Technology is considered mission critical and contractor needs to be onsite within 2 hours in the event of a security issue or failure.
This procurement is being conducted under contracting by under FAR) 13.501(a). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for these item is 811213.
This notice of intent is not a formal solicitation or request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. No award will be made on the basis of quotations or offers received in response to this notice.
Interested parties may submit their interest and capabilities no later than Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. E-mail statements will be accepted but senders are responsible for ensuring the complete transmission and timely receipt. All inquiries shall be sent via e-mail to: eila.harnett@noaa.gov. The government intends to negotiate a firm-fixed price service contract with a five year base period and no option periods for CISCO Infrastructure Hardware Maintenance, Software License and Support for the Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC).
The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements. A determination by the government not to compete this action is based on this notice and solely within the discretion of the government.
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