Submit a quote to provide, install, and maintain a PT to PT ethernet L3VPN 1GB access between bldg DC-2 RM demark, 1ST FLR, equinix data center 2, 21721 filigree court; ashburn, VA, 20147 CCI and bldg 10803, telco room, 10803 parkridge blvd, reston, VA

1.  SUBMIT A QUOTE TO PROVIDE, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN A  PT TO PT ETHERNET L3VPN 1GB ACCESS BETWEEN BLDG DC-2 RM DEMARK, 1ST FLR, EQUINIX DATA CENTER 2, 21721 FILIGREE COURT; ASHBURN, VA, 20147 CCI AND BLDG 10803, TELCO ROOM, 10803 PARKRIDGE BLVD,  RESTON,  VA 20191 CCI.

A. SATELLITE OBJECTION: AVOIDANCE: THE USE OF SATELLITE CONNECTIVITY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. ECHOPLEXING CHARACTERISTICS OF DTE AND DCE EQUIPMENT ON THIS CIRCUIT WILL RESULT IN UNDESIRABLE PERFORMANCE DUE TO THE PROPAGATION DELAYS OF SATELLITE TRANSMISSION.
B. ASSIGN TSP.
C. CUSTOMER DESIRES AND WILL ACCEPT SERVICE SOONER IF POSSIBLE.

2. EACH CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR READING AND COMPLYING WITH ALL TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF THIS SOLICITATION, TO INCLUDE READING AND AGREEING WITH THE STANDARD PROVISIONS, ATTACHMENTS LISTING SPECIFIC TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, PRICE QUOTE REQUIREMENTS, AND REQUESTED SERVICE DATE. FAILURE TO READ AND ADHERE TO ANY PORTION OF THE INQUIRY SHALL RENDER THE QUOTE NON-COMPLIANT AND RESULT IN IT BEING EXCLUDED FROM EVALUATION AND AWARD.

3. THE SERVICE DATE TO BE MET IS: 17 AUG 2020 (SIP).  THE GOVERNMENT ASSUMES THAT CONTRACTORS HAVE CONSIDERED ALL ISSUES THAT MAY IMPACT THE SERVICE DATE.  THE GOVERNMENT MAY CANCEL, TERMINATE, OR REQUEST CONSIDERATION
IAW STANDARD PROVISION 42 FOR FAILURE TO MEET CONTRACTUAL SERVICE DATE OR COMPLY WITH ANY CONTRACT TERMS OR CONDITIONS.

4. CONTRACTORS SHALL SUBMIT QUOTES IAW STANDARD PROVISION 04. QUOTES SHALL INCLUDE SUFFICIENT DETAIL FOR EFFECTIVE EVALUATION AND SHOULD NOT SIMPLY REPHRASE OR RESTATE THE GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS.  QUOTE MUST PROVIDE CONVINCING RATIONALE TO ADDRESS HOW THE CONTRACTOR INTENDS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT. IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION, NO TERMS OR CONDITIONS PLACED UPON THE GOVERNMENT, NOR ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. CONTRACTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS AND REQUEST CLARIFICATION OF THE REQUIREMENT(S) BEFORE SUBMITTING QUOTES.  QUESTIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO CONTRACT SPECIALIST AND CONTRACTING OFFICER DURING THE SOLICITATION PHASE ONLY, AND RESPONSES FOR ALL INTERESTED PARTIES WILL BE POSTED TO BETA.SAM.

5. QUOTES MUST BE UPLOADED TO IDEAS.

FAILURE TO READ AND ADHERE TO ANY PORTION OF THE SOLICITATION SHALL RENDER THE QUOTE NON-COMPLIANT AND RESULT IN IT BEING EXCLUDED FROM EVALUATION AND AWARD.