70 -- NetScreen Security Appliances and Next Day Support

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. AMC Contracting Flight intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and 13. This is a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this acquisition is 423430 with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 employees. Please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. This is a Full and Open Competition Requirement. The solicitation number for this announcement is Request for Proposal (RFP) FA4452-05-Q-A339. This requirement is for: --NetScreen-204 Security Appliance (30 each), NS-204-001, with a minimum of the following features: AC Power; US Power Cord; 4 10/100 Base-T; 400 Mbps FW/200 Mbps VPN/128,000 max sessions; 1,000 VPN Tunnels/256 Tunnel Interfaces; 4 Configurable Interfaces/32 VLAN's/2 Virtual Routers; Brand Name or Equal. --NetScreen-5XT Elite Security Appliance (20 each), NS-5XT-101, with a minimum of the following features: Unrestricted Users; US Power Cord; 10 VPN Connections; 5 10/100 Base-T; FIPS 140-2 Certified for Federal Government Agencies; Brand Name or Equal. --Yr 1 POS- Next Day Support for N204 (30 each), SV1-ND-N204; Brand Name or Equal. --Yr 1 POS- Next Day Support for N5XTE (20 each), SV1-ND-N5XTE; Brand Name or Equal. Delivery is 30 days after receipt of order at HQ AMC/A67C (Gates Program), Attn: Bill Hickman, 861 South Dr., Room 300D, Scott AFB, IL 62225 on an FOB Destination basis. Information shall be provided in a format that reflects the price per item and a total price. Total cost shall include all shipping and handling. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, with no obligation to the offeror by the Government. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-03. The provision at FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. If proposing - Equal products be sure to submit documentation, which demonstrates the item's compliance with the salient characteristics as listed above. Only one award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror who meets the requirement for all line items. Offerors are required to submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items, with their offer. 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; 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantage Business Concerns; 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, Affirmative Action 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; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. 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; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program; 252.227-7015, Technical Data--Commercial Items; 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment; and 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. This is a DO rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). All offers are due to this agency no later than 12:00 noon, Central Standard Time (CST), 5 July 2005. Send all offers to Keri Lindsco, 507 Symington Dr. Rm W202, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, or by facsimile to +1 (555) 000-0000, or e-mail to contact@example.gov. 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.