CISCO Wireless Controller, supporting access points, appliances and associated software

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.

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 solicitation will be open for less than 30 days in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number is N66604-19-Q-3364.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on a Brand Name basis; no substitutions allowed, as specified in the attached Justification and Approval (J&A) for the following items:

CLIN 0001: QTY 1 EACH CISCO Wireless LAN Controller, including supporting access points, appliances with associated software. The equipment specifications are as follows:

Manufacturer Part #                      Description                                    QTY
C9800-40-K9               Cisco Catalyst 9800-40 Wireless Controller              1
AIR-AP2802I-B-K9        802.11ac W2 AP w/CA; 4x4:3; Int Ant; 2xGbE B     250
AIR-DNA-A-3Y              Aironet CISCO DNA Advantage Term Licenses
                                  Service Duration: 36 Months                                  250
AIR-CMX-3375-K9        CMX 3375 Appliance 1
DN2-HW-APL-XL           DNA Center Appliance (Gen 2)                               1

Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division: Newport, RI 02841. 

The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334111. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees. This action is being processed as a 100% small business set-aside restricted to Select, Premier or Gold Certified CISCO Partners. The NUWCDIVNPT Office for Small Business Programs concurs with the determination.   

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular. 

The Provisions at FAR 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony under any Federal Law, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items and 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, apply 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. Additionally, FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment and FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment apply.
DFARS Clauses 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls, 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information, 52.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting, 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support, and 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel apply to this solicitation. 

In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (UID) for all delivered items for which the unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more. Payment will be via WAWF/iRAPT.

This requirement will be awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. In order to be determined technically acceptable the offeror must:
(1) quote the items specified, in the required quantities;
(2) delivery must be on or before 23 September 2019;
(3) invoicing via iRAPT must be complete on or before 27 September 2019;
(4) the Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable. 

In order to be considered for award, the vendor must either be a Premier, Select, or Gold Certified CISCO Partner. All vendors are required to submit documentation with their offer that identifies CISCO Partnership level. Vendor CISCO Partner status will be verified by the Government with CISCO Brand Protection prior to award. Vendors certify that they are a CISCO Authorized Channel as of the quote submission date, and that they have the certification/specialization level required by CISCO to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable CISCO certification/specialization requirements. The vendor shall warrant that all products are new and in the original CISCO packaging. 

Quotes shall include a statement from the offeror confirming that all CISCO products provided under this contract will be directly from CISCO or through CISCO authorized channels only, in accordance with all applicable laws and CISCO current applicable policies at the time of purchase. Vendors shall, upon request, provide a copy of the Software End User License Agreement. The vendor shall provide required End User (Government) information 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 authorized buyers. 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.
If the Contractor does not deliver 1st tier hardware/software, the Government need not accept delivery. If after award the hardware/software delivered are determined not to be 1st tier, the Government has the right to terminate for cause with the Contractor liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by the law including excess reprocurement costs.  

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFAR clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far/. 

Additional terms and conditions: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9. 

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. 

Offerors shall include the following additional information: Point of contact (including phone number and email address), Contractor cage code, Contractor DUNs number.
Offers must be received on or before 5 September 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Offers received after this date and time are late and will not be considered for award. Quotes and/or questions regarding this requirement shall be submitted via email to Adrienne Gregor, adrienne.gregor1@navy.mil.