70 -- Barracuda Spam Firewall 600

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 118019 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-06. The NAICS code is 42340 computer and computer peripheral equipment and software merchant wholesales, and the small business size standard is 100 employees per the Small Business Administration. This procurement is 100% set aside for a small business. Requirements The United States Secret Service (USSS) has a requirement for Barracuda software for the description and in the quantities described below. Award will be made to one vendor for all items, firm fixed price. No substitutions are permitted. The exact quantity is required. Delivery is to be FOB Destination to Capitol Heights, Maryland 20743. Format for Quote The offeror shall provide both a unit price and a subtotal price for each line item: CLIN Description 0001 Barracuda Spam Firewall 600 capable of handling up to 10,000 active email users; four applications 00002 1 year energize updates for Barracuda Spam Firewall 600 capable of handling up to 10,000 active email users; four applications 00003 1 year instant replacement for Barracuda Spam Firewall 600 capable of handling up to 10,000 active email users; four applications ***Offeror shall provide a grand total for all quantities of all items. ***Offeror shall state the delivery time period. ***The offeror shall also provide the company name, DUNS, Taxpayer Identification Number, and Point of Contact name, POC email and POC telephone number. ****Offerors are encouraged to email contact@example.gov for a spreadsheet to use for submitting a quotation. Evaluation Factors The Government intends to award a fixed price contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. An award may be made to other than the lowest-price proposal received. The proposal will be evaluated on (1) Price and (2) Delivery time. It is anticipated that this requirement will be a fixed price contract. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the USSS. The following DHS Provisions are applicable: 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates 3052.204-90 Unauthorized Use of Name The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 25.001 Buy American Act FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items. Award will be based on: 1) price; and 2) the capability of the services offered to meet the above stated specific make and model. FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items FAR 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items **By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment from any award resulting from this solicitation. **These DHS and FAR Provisions and Clauses may be accessed via: http://www.arnet.gov/far/, www.dhs.gov. Requests for copies of FAR Provisions and/or Clauses will not be accepted. Quotations are due by 5:00 pm EST on Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Offerors are encouraged to email contact@example.gov for a spreadsheet to use for submitting a quotation. Quotations must include all materials referenced here, and should be sent via email to contact@example.gov or via fax to +1 (555) 000-0000. The Government will not be responsible for any costs accrued or incurred by the vendor in response to this solicitation. Any questions concerning this requirement should be directed to the Contract Specialist Mishelle Miller at contact@example.gov. All questions should be submitted in writing via email. TELEPHONE, FAX OR POSTAL MAILED QUESTIONS WILL NOT BE HONORED.