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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. (ii) This solicitation, FA2517-08-T-6016, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26. (iv) This procurement is a full and open competition. The NAICS code is 423430 and the size standard is 100 employees. (vi) The following commercial item is requested in this solicitation: This requirement is for a standardization of all network assets which include all CISCO Switches-brand name. All hardware and software that operates on the present network must be compatible with current architecture and hardware/software configured baseline and network administration. Please see attached list for specific technical specifications regarding this requirement. IAW Memorandum for Chief Acquisition Officer, Chief Information Officers, Senior Procurement Executives entitled "Use of Brand Name Specifications" dated April 11, 2005 the Brand Name Letter will be published with the solicitation through the Government Point of Entry. (vii) Items will be delivered to Peterson AFB, Colorado. (viii) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2008). All firms must be registered in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) at https://wawf.eb.mil at time of quote submittal. DUNS, Cage Code, tax ID, terms and conditions shall be submitted with quote. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database at www.ccr.gov in order to be considered for award. (ix) FAR 52.212-2(a) Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. Quote will be based on lowest price meeting the brand name spcifications. (x) The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (Jun 2008), is applicable to this acquisition. All vendors must be registered in Online Representations and certifications (ORCA) (https://orca.bpn.gov)) at the time of Quote submittal. (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2007), applies to the acquisition.. (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Jun 2008), applies to this acquisition. a) FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) b) FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Sep 2006) c) FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Sep 2006) d) FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Sep 2006) e) FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984) f) FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act (Apr 1984) g) FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) h) FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) i) FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facility (Feb 1999) j) FAR 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Nov 2006) k) FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities (Apr 1984) l) FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jul 2005) m) FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) n) FAR 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) o) FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) p) FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006) q) FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) r) FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Jun 2003) s) FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) (xiii) The clause at DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Sep 2007). DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders (Mar 2008); Ombudsman (Aug 2005) (AFFARS clause 5352.201-9101 as prescribed 5301.9103); DFAR 252.225-7000, Balance of Payments Program Certificate( Jun 2005)), and DFAR 252.243-7002, Request for Equitable Adjustment (Mar 1998). (xiv) Quote Submission: include price information, DUNS, Cage Code, tax ID, terms and conditions shall be submitted with quote. (xv) Vendor shall certify that it is a Manufacturer Authorized Channel Partner as of the date of the submission of their offer, and that it has the certification/specialization level required by the Manufacturer to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with the applicable Manufacturer certification/specialization requirements. Unless otherwise specified, Vendor shall warrant that the products are new and in their original box. The Vendor confirms to have sourced all Manufacturer products submitted in this offer from Manufacturer or through Manufacturer Authorized Channels only, in accordance with all applicable laws and policies at the time of purchase. Vendor shall provide Buyer with a copy of the End User license agreement, and shall warrant that all Manufacturer software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the Manufacturer software. (xvi) All quotes must be sent to Mary Watkins at contact@example.gov. Quotes are required to be received no later than 12:00 pm MST, 15 Sep 2008.