70--Network Appliance FAS3210

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format under FAR Subpart 12.6 – “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,? utilizing FAR Subpart 13.5 – “Test Program for Certain Commercial Items,? as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested. Solicitation number M68909-11-Q-1109 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement Change Notice 20110629. NAICS Code 423430 applies. This is an unrestricted procurement on a Firm-fixed Price basis. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received, will be considered by the Agency. The procurement is for the purchase of brand-name or equivalent (FAR 52.211-6) Network Application FAS3210 and accessories to be delivered to Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA), Program Engineering Support Group (PESG), Camp Pendleton, CA. The contractor may provide a quotation on any equivalent manufacture and model as long as it meets the Government’s minimum solicited technical standards of the Network Application products. The complete equipment information solicited for quotation along with all applicable clauses are listed in the attached document. Quotations shall comply with or clearly state, at a minimum, the following information: (1) Technically-equivalent product quotations shall include descriptive OEM literature, pictures, diagrams, and parameter data.* * Note: The Government will not consider quotations based on used or refurbished equipment. Equipment quoted must be direct from either the manufacturer or an authorized distributor. (2) The manufacturer, part number, and material condition of the equipment or supply quoted. (3) Delivery Date after receipt of offer (ARO). (4) F.O.B. Destination (FAR 52.247-34) preferred. The Government will consider quotations based on F.O.B. Origin only after a mutual agreement of the parties has been negotiated. Unit pricing containing all related shipping costs is preferred. (5) Open Market or GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) pricing. Quotations should state “open market? or should reference the applicable GSA/FSS number.* * Note: The Government reserves the right to use a non-DoD contract (GSA FSSs) if the supply schedule is in the best interest of the Government. (6) The standard warranty period of performance. The contractor shall extend to the Government no less than any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. The warranty period shall commence upon final acceptance of the product by the Government.* * Note: All applicable warranties shall be addressed in the quotation. (7) Expiration date of quoted and submitted prices. (8) Contractor’s Federal Tax I.D., CAGE code, and DUNS number. (9) Payment Terms will be Net 30 unless stated differently on the quote. There is no Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) assigned rating. Quotations and the completed Certifications and Representations are due to the MCTSSA Contracts Office, Box 555171, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5171 no later than 3:30 pm Pacific Time on August 22, 2011. The Government Point of Contact (POC) for submitting your quote or for other information regarding this solicitation is Jon Aaron at +1 (555) 000-0000, fax +1 (555) 000-0000, or Email contact@example.gov or contact@example.gov. No numbered notes apply.*****