70 -- Computer Networking Hardware

*** This is an amendment to the below synopsis/solicitation. The closing date for submissions in response to this synopsis/solicitation is hereby changed to 4 p.m. EST 7 SEPTEMBER 2007. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. **** (i) This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using procedures found under FAR subpart 13.3 - Simplified Acquisition Methods, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation number N68335-07-T-0506 is issued as a competitive Small Business Set-Aside request for quote (RFQ). NAICS code 334210 applies. (iii) The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-26. (iv) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS) are as follows: CLIN 0001: Qty (1)Foundry Networks Management Module Big Iron RX-Series, Manufacturer's P/N RX-BI-MR; CLIN 0002: Qty (1) Foundry Networks Switch Fabric for Big Iron RX-4 Chassis, Manufacturer's P/N RX-BI-SFM1; CLIN 0003: Qty (1) Foundry Networks RX-Series Chassis AC Power Supply for RX-4, Manufacturer's P/N RX-ACPWR-B-SYS; CLIN 0004: Qty (1) Foundry Networks RX-Series Chassis AC Power Supply for RX-8 and RX-16, Manufacturer's P/N RX-ACPWR-F-SYS; CLIN 0005: Qty (2) Foundry Networks 48-Port 10/100/1000 Base-T, MRJ21 Module for Big Iron RX-Series, Manufacturer's P/N RX-BI48T; CLIN 0006: Qty (10) Foundry Networks 24-Port 10/100 W/2-Port GBE Combo RJ-45 (Copper) and Mini-GBIC, Manufacturer's P/N EIF2402CF. (v) Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Offers will be evaluated on a strict pass/fail basis. (vi) All items shall be preserved, packaged, packed, and marked in accordance with best commercial practices. Delivery shall commence within 30 days after contract award. FOB Destination. Ship unit to: NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER, CODE 7.2 BLDG 120-I ATTN: CHRIS HEALY, LAKEHURST, NJ 08733. Inspection and Acceptance at Destination. (vii) Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 is DFARS 252.204-7004, Central Contractor Registration (CCR), Alternate A. All contractors must be registered in the CCR database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed online at https://www.ccr.dlis.dla.mil/ccr/scripts/index.html. (viii) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is incorporated by reference. Addendum 52.212-2 Para (a): Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. (ix) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Nov 1995) with its offer. (x) Notice of Small Business Set Aside, FAR Clause 52.219-6. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items is incorporated by reference. (xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items is incorporated in this contract by reference; the following provisions apply: 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.225- 13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to the Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. (xiii) Additional requirements. Warranty: The Offeror's commercial warranty of at least one year shall apply and should be stated in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. The information should be a brief statement that a warranty exists, the substance of the warranty, the duration, and claim procedures. (xiv) All submissions are due by 4:00 p.m. EST, 7 Sep 2007 at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, Attn: Code 2.5.2.1.2.TC, Tamara Corti, Hwy 547, Bldg. 562-3, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5082. Offerors must acquaint themselves with the new regulations concerning Commercial Item Acquisition contained at FAR Subpart 12 and must ensure that all Representations and Certifications are executed and returned as required in this synopsis/solicitation. (xv) Name and telephone number of individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Tammy Corti, (732) 323-7565, fax (732) 323-2359, e-mail: tamara.corti@navy.mil. Hard copies of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and Amendments will NOT be mailed to the contractors. Electronic proposals sent via e-mail (but NOT those sent via facsimile) will be accepted.