70 -- Ericsson/Marconi parts for SPAWAR

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 423430. The reference number for this Request for Quote (RFQ) is Solicitation # HM165306T0025. The NGA plans to issue a purchase order with a Firm Fixed Price under the test program described in FAR Part 13.5. The requirement is for the following items: Part # NM-1/622SMIRE. Description - 1-PORT OC-12C, SMIR, SC CONN. Qty = 15. Part # SUPP-S-3. Description - SUPP-S-3 Maintenance (12 Months) For: NM-1/622SMIRE. Qty = 15. Part # NM-4/DS3E. Description - 4-PORT DS3, BNC CONN. Qty = 10. Part # SUPP-S-3. Description - SUPP-S-3 Maintenance (12 Months) For: NM-4/DS3E. Qty = 10. Part # NM-4/155SMIRE. Description - 4-PORT OC-3C, SMIR, SC CONN. Qty = 20. Part # SUPP-S-3. Description - SUPP-S-3 Maintenance (12 Months) For: NM-4/155SMIRE. Qty = 20. Part # BXR-ATM16/622IR1. Description - 16-PORT OC-12C/STM-4 AND/OR OC-3C/STM-1 ATM PORT CARD, SMF, INTER REACH - 1310 NM, LC CONNS. Qty = 4. Part # SUPP-S-3. Description - SUPP-S-3 Maintenance (12 Months) For: BXR-ATM16/622IR1. Qty = 4. BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION: Ericsson Corporation, dba Marconi Federal, Inc., network equipment and technology have been a vital element in the NGA Enterprise Network (NEN) backbone since 1987. Ericsson network equipment and ATM technology is the standard of the NEN Wide Area Network (WAN) architecture. These Ericsson internal switch and router modules will be installed into existing Ericsson switches and routers. They are required for Form, Fit, and Function. Other manufacturers components will not operate internally in Ericsson devices. Ericsson Maintenance is required for these components. Other maintenance providers do not have access to Ericsson proprietary parts. VENDORS SUBMITTING QUOTES MUST BE AN AUTHORIZED RESELLER OF ERICSSON/MARCONI FEDERAL, INC. PARTS AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF THAT AUTHORIZATION ALONG WITH THEIR QUOTE. Vendor shall quote all or none of the listed items. Only vendors submitting quotes for all the items will be considered responsive. The Government will award one contract resulting from this combination synopsis/solicitation to the responsible vendor with the lowest quoted price. Delivery for all items is FOB Destination to SPAWAR Systems Center, 53560 Hull St., San Diego, CA 92152-5001. Total cost shall include all shipping and handling. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, with no obligation to the vendor by the Government. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-11. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. THIS IS A 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. Those submitting quotes are required to submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items, with their quote. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following clauses: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I; 52-219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following clauses: FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Program; 252.225-7012, Preference for certain domestic commodities; 252.226-7001, Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns; 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment; and 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense acquisitions of Commercial Items. To view the clauses in full text, visit www.arnet.gov. Vendors must be approved and registered in Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) before award can be made. All quotes are due to this agency no later than 4:00pm Central Daylight Time (CDT), 8 August 2006. Send all quotes via e-mail to Christopher.M.Matheny@nga.mil or facsimile to 314-263-8024.