Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)Laboratory Network Infrastructure Refresh.

Added: Aug 20, 2015 5:02 pm Modified: Aug 28, 2015 7:18 pmTrack Changes See attachment Question and Answer_28 August 2015.

Added: Aug 20, 2015 5:02 pm Modified: Aug 26, 2015 11:50 amTrack Changes Please see attached Question and Answer document.

Added: Aug 20, 2015 5:02 pm This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial supply prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for commercial items found at FAR 13.5, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS and NECO (http://www.neco.navy.mil/).



The RFQ number is N00244-15-T-0215. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-83 and DFARS Change Notice 20150626.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. The NAICS code is 334290 – Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing and the small business standard is 750 employees.



The proposed contract action is for a brand name only. The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD) requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (Brocade) products listed in Attachment 1 Parts List.



The proposed contract action is for brand name only. In accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), the required justification or documentation is attached (see Attachment 2).



Delivery is not later than 30 September 2015; Delivery Location is Monterey, California.

Responsibility and Inspection at Government location and by the Government, respectively, unless otherwise specified in the order; the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control.



PAYMENT: WIDE AREA WORKFLOW (WAWF)



SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

- For Warranty purposes, offeror shall be authorized and certified reseller of Brocade products; submit Brocade authorization/certification with quote.

- Quote shall be for NEW products; NO refurbished, NO remanufactured or gray market items. All items must be covered by the Brocades warranty.

- Quote shall be for “All or None.” Award will be made to the vendor that quoted all and shall deliver all required items.

Required individual items quantities are firm; No plus (+) or minus (-) within the quantity when quoted and on delivery. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award.



RESPONSIBILITY AND INSPECTION: Unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control.



The following FAR provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement:

52.203-3 Gratuities

52.204-7 System for Award Management

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

52.204-18 Commercial and Entity Code Maintenance

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items;

52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items;

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items;

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (Deviation 2013-O0019)(Jul2014)



52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG1996)

52.243-1 Changes—Fixed Price

52.247-34 F.O.B.

– Destination

52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference



Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of 52.212-3 and its ALT I with quotes. All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are:



252.203-7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation of Former DoD Officials

252.203-7005 Representation Relating To Compensation of Former DoD Officials

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992)

252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure

252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information

252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors

252.205-7000 Provisions of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation

252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on the Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System-Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations

252.215-7007 Notice of Intent to Resolicit

252.215-7008 Only One Offer

252.222-7007 Representation Regarding Combatting Trafficking in Persons

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium

252.225-7000 Buy American – Balance of Payments Program Certificate

252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program

252.225-7020 Trade Agreements Certificate

252.225-7021 Trade Agreements

252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments

252.239-7017 Notice of Supply Chain Risk (NOV 2013)

252.239-7018 Supply Chain Risk (NOV 2013)

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications

252.243-7002 Request for Equitable Adjustment

252.244-7000 Subcontracts For Commercial Items And Commercial Components (DoD Contracts)

252.246-7003 Notification of Potential Safety Issues



FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this procurement.



(a) Evaluation and Award Determination. Award will be made to the vendor whose quote represents the best value to the Government. Best value determination will be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable quote. Acceptability will be determined by an evaluation of the quoted requirements that meet the criteria that is contained in the solicited items and descriptions. The Navy will consider all quotes starting from the lowest priced submission. The Government reserves the right to evaluate the next lowest priced submission until it has determined an acceptable quote. The evaluation will stop at such point when the Government has determined that a quote is technically acceptable with the lowest evaluated price.

Contingent upon a determination of contractor responsibility, award will be made to that offeror without further evaluation of other offers. Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is accepted as the lowest priced technically acceptable.



252.203-7998 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements—Representation (DEVIATION 2015-O0010) (FEB 2015)

(a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VIII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.



(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.





(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.



(End of provision)



252.203-7999 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (DEVIATION 2015-O0010)(FEB 2015)

(a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The Contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VIII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015, (Pub.

L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as a result of Government action under this clause.

(End of clause)



This combined synopsis/solicitation will close at 12:00 (noon) pm PST on 04 September 2015. Submit quote via email to norman.florida@navy.mil using subject line: RFQ N00244-15-T-0215 Laboratory Network Refresh. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the agency.



System for Award Management (SAM).

Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.



All quotes shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.