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Bids are being solicited under solicitation number SAQMMA09F3200. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 158487. NASA SEWP IV Bids Only: Sellers bidding on this opportunity MUST have the items requested on an existing NASA SEWP IV contract. The Schedule must either be in the Seller's name or the Seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's Schedule. Sellers must not bid more than their applicable contract ceiling price, excluding the FedBid Fee, for contract-specific items. If FedBid receives notice that, due to inclusion of the FedBid Fee, the Selected Bid's line item pricing is higher than the Selected Seller's applicable published government contract pricing, the FedBid Fee will be reduced to ensure the Selected Bid's line item pricing does not exceed the Selected Seller's applicable contract pricing. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective NASA SEWP IV contract AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting officer. Information regarding NASA SEWP IV contracts is available at . The FedBid system will automatically calculate SEWP fees to the Seller bid. This is viewable on the Seller's bid confirmation page prior to submittal. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2009-09-16 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Springfield, , VA 22153 The Department of State requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, CISCO CATALYST 4500 SERIES 1000W AC POWER SUPPLYP/N: PWR-C45-1000AC=, 8, EA; LI 002, CISCO 100 BASE-FX SFP MODULE FOR GE PORT P/N:GLC-GE-100FX=, 20, EA; LI 003, CISCO CATALYST 4500 E-SERIES 24 PORT 1000BASE-X (SFP) LINE CARD P/N: WS-X4624 SFP-E=, 8, EA; LI 004, CISCO CATALYST 4500 E-SERIES 6 SLOT CHASSIS P/N: WS-X4624-SFP-E=, 4, EA; LI 005, CISCO CATALYST 4500 E-SERIES 48-PORT 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) LINE CARD: P/N WS-X4648-RJ45V-E=, 8, EA; LI 006, CISCO CATALYST 1OS-BASED SUPERVISOR COMPACT FLASH MODULE, 64 MB P/N:MEM-C4K-FLD64M, 4, EA; LI 007, CISCO CATALYST 4500 SUPERVISOR 6-E - CONTROL PROCESSOR P/N: WS-X45-SUP6-E=, 4, EA; LI 008, CISCO TWINGIG CONVERTER MODULE P/N: CVR-X2-SFP=, 8, EA; LI 009, CISCO FIBER SFP MODULE, 1000BASE-SX, SHORT WAVELENGTH, MM ONLY P/N: GLC-SX-MM=, 268, EA; LI 010, CISCO 3750G-12S SWITCH, (12)SFP PORTS, ENHANCED IMAGE P/N: WS-C3750G-12S-E, 15, EA; LI 011, CISCO 2960-48-TC-L SWITCH, (48) 10/100BASE-T (RJ-45) PORTS, (2) 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) OR (sfp) PORTS P/N: WS-C2960-48TC-L, 59, EA; LI 012, CISCO-POWER CABLE (125 VAC)-NEMA 5-15 (M) - IEC 320 EN 60320 C15 (F)- 8FT P/N: CAB-US515-C15-US=, 8, EA; LI 013, CISCO CATALYST 4500 FAST ETHERNET SWITCHING MODULE, 48-PORT 100BASE-X (SFP) P/N: WS-X4248-FE-SFP=, 4, EA; LI 014, CISCO CATALYST 4500E IOS (INTERNET WORKING OPERATING SYSTEM) ENTERPRISE SERVICES WITH 3DES- (V.12.2(52)SG) COMPLETE PACKP/N: S45EESK9-12252SG=, 4, EA; For this solicitation, Department of State intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Department of State is taking this action in an effort to improve both seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or via email at contact@example.gov. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, contact FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or contact@example.gov. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. GSA schedule orders may include "open market" items, i.e., items not on the awardee's list of GSA schedule items, only in compliance with FAR 8.402(f). Offerors should verify in writing which items are listed on their GSA schedule contracts and which items are "open market" items. For an offer to qualify as an offer based on a GSA schedule contract, the value of "open market" items included in the offer may not exceed the applicable micro-purchase threshold as defined in FAR 2.101.In order to notate which items are open market, in accordance with FAR 8.402(f)(3), Seller must write "open market" in the Line Item Description for any item not currently active on the cited contract, or list in the Seller Bid Description field all open market line numbers (e.g. "Open Market Items: Lines 1, 2, 3.") A) The offeror shall provide the government, with its offer submission, written verification from the GSA schedule holder that an agreement exists that validates the offeror's right to offer the GSA schedule items on behalf of the GSA schedule holder, if other than the offeror; and, B) By proactively complying with this offer term, sellers accept that the government will make award to the GSA schedule holder only, as the sole awardee. Further, the sole awardee and only the sole awardee shall submit its invoice to the government and receive payment from the government. A) If Seller is offering Cisco Brand product, they affirm the following: B)The products offered in this bid are brand new, not gray market and are in original packaging. C) Seller is providing these products via Cisco authorized channels for new equipment Federal sales. D) Full Cisco warranties will be provided and none of these products will have a negative impact on the warranties of associated system components. eScore Vendor Configuration Worksheet (attached) for the following equipment is required prior to delivery: Line Item 1: Cisco Catalyst 2960-48TC-L Switch - Line Item Comments: At the time equipment is delivered, vendors are required to complete the Vendor Deliverable Spreadsheet, E-Score Master. This spreadsheet will be used to populate the Departments E-Score Database. The spreadsheet must be received prior to delivery of equipment. Failure to deliver the spreadsheet prior to shipment will result in a rejection of equipment at the dock. Failure to deliver the spreadsheet will result in a monetary penalty. Submission of incomplete configuration data will result in a delay of payment for which the vendor is responsible. The E-Score Master may be obtained by calling Dawn Cavallo at (+1 (555) 000-0000). Invoice will NOT be paid until full reconciliation of E-Score and shipment has occurred. Weight is a consideration for all items due to government shipping related costs. Shipping hours are 7:00 AM 3:00 PM, Monday thru Wednesday Driver must call Robert Hall (+1 (555) 000-0000) for Dock Appointment prior to delivery of shipment. Shipments without Dock appointments may be refused at the door. Obligation number (1019-number) must be clearly written on each box. A packing slip must be included with each shipment. Packing slips must be marked with the Purchase Order Number (1019-number) Packing slips/Bill of Lading must contain pallet and box count. Shipping Address:o U.S. Department of Stateo c/o ManTecho 8020 Grainger Ct., Springfield, VA 22153 Software licenses and key codes to sent to Dawn Cavallo at contact@example.gov (+1 (555) 000-0000) via email (including 1019-number in subject line). Pallet height not to exceed 62-inches. Wrapped pallet dimensions: 40x48x62 All pallets must be marked with the requisition order number (1019-number) Pallets must be wood, with standard 3-stringer construction, with 4-way entry. Pallet size should be 40" X 48" with 48" being the stringer length. All boxes and containers must be clearly marked with the requisition reference number found in Block 4, of DoS Form 347, Order for Suppliers and Services. Shipping documents will clearly list each item and the quantity shipped as contained within boxes or containers. If single line items have been assembled into a major component, shipping documents must account for the individual items shipped within the major component. Requisition Number (1019-number) must be clearly printed on all boxes Part number with barcode must be clearly printed on container Serial number with barcode must be clear printed on container (if applicable) If equipment is modified, a new Part Number must be assigned and bar-coded on the container. If equipment is modified, the original Part Number and barcode should not be covered on the container. If a new Serial Number is assigned, it must be bar-coded on the container. The Vendor may not substitute any item listed on this order without prior written approval by the Contracting Officer. No other individual is authorized, either verbally or in writing to change part numbers, manufacturers, quantities, delivery dates or any other specification of this award. Items that do not conform to descriptions and part numbers found in Block 17 will be rejected at the time of delivery causing a return at the Vendors expense. Items received must adhere to the configuration as submitted and approved by the PMA Lab. PMA Lab configuration control numbers for approved configurations will be assigned. Vendors must deliver to the locked configuration as tested and approved. Items not in compliance will be returned to the Vendor at no additional cost to the Department of State and comments will be noted to Vendor Performance. Random Quality Assurance will be conducted to ensure Vendor/Manufacturer conformance. GITM does NOT allow use of third party components in configurations. Random QA will be performed. If it is determined third party components were used, and warranties are compromised, Vendor will assume cost to replace said item at no additional cost to the Department of State. The infraction will be recorded in the Vendor s Performance file. World wide manufacturer warranty for parts and labor on all components. Vendor pickup & delivery at 8020 Grainger Ct., Springfield, VA 22153 for warranty returns provided at no additional cost, within 3 business days of notification Repaired units must be returned to GITM within 30 days. 120-Day Lead-time for retuning a defective item from post. If award is made to a value-add reseller, the reseller will liaison with the manufacturer for any warranty repairs/concerns. Vendor will provide a written escalation process upon award to include the following information: Sales Contacts: both Field and inside Sales Management Contacts Customer Support Reps and their Management to include:Customer Service Representative Warranty Liaison Representative Integration RepresentativePlease provide name, phone, email, and back-up person in each area of responsibility. GITM would also like the vendor to provide an estimated time of response and plan for escalation to the next level. Award may NOT be based solely on pricing factors alone. Consideration may be given to non-price related factors to include delivery, history, urgency of need, socio-economics as well as price, among others.