Cyber Shield 17 Palo Alto Network Device Training

The solicitation number is W81A9P-7023-0105 and is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-58. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611420 with a small business size standard of 11.0 Million Dollars. This requirement is a Small Business set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. Cyber Shield is a National Guard exercise, in cooperation with USAR and USMCR, to conduct cyber defensive operations (DCO) training and assessment for DCO-Elements (DCO-E), Cybersecurity detachments/cells, and Cyber Protection teams (CPTs) at Camp Williams, UT from 23 April to 5 May 2017. Cyber Shield provides a collective training event for these teams and sets the conditions for evaluation against Army/Joint standards, including: Network Defense, Forensic Analysis, Reporting and Mitigation, Incident Response, etc. All Vendor provided training must be geared toward one of the Army Cyber standards. Vendors must accurately and completely describe their training courses through the use of a Course Syllabus or Program of Instruction. DCO-E Operational Training Palo Alto network security devices are a standard firewall integrated as part of the National Guard Bureau GUARDNET network. Palo Alto firewalls are capable of blocking a myriad of cyber-attack vectors and intrusion attempts. DCO-E members must understand Palo Alto network device configuration in order to prevent, detect, monitor, assess, and mitigate cyber threats to DOD networks. DCO-E Training Requirements: 1. Vendor must be able to provide training at Camp Williams, Utah, from 24-28 April 2017. 2. Vendor must be capable of supporting a training environment with up to 24 students. Training requires a sufficient number of instructors to efficiently address questions and assist with practical exercises when available. 3. Course should include physical or virtual Palo Alto Firewall devices to ensure that students can implement and practice tasks and basic configuration techniques taught by instructors. There should be one physical device or software suite available for each student. One setup for every two students will be sufficient if physical or virtual devices are not available. 4. Physical computers will be provided by the Utah National Guard for training. 5. Vendor must provide 40 hours of classroom based training on basic configuration and maintenance of Palo Alto devices. Ideally this would consist of the Palo Alto EDU 201 and Palo Alto EDU 231 course material. 6. Instructors should be available no less than 15 minutes before and 15 after class to assist students that have additional questions or require guidance through practical exercises. The contract type for this procurement will be a firm-fixed price and award will be made on the basis of best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Selection will be based on the following evaluation factors, in order of importance: (1) Offeror's capability to provide a technically acceptable product that meets the Government's needs; (2) Total cost or price; (3) . Past performance, caliber of offeror's performance on previous contracts of a similar nature. Quotes are due NLT 7:00 am MST 8 March 2017 to include shipping and installation costs to 84065, expected delivery date, DUNS Number, Cage Code, Tax ID and business size. Quotes may be mailed to: USPFO for Utah, Attention Joseph Petersen, 12953 South Minuteman Drive, Draper, UT 84020-9286 or e-mailed to joseph.h.petersen.mil@mail.mil; facsimiles will NOT be accepted. All quotes must arrive at the place and by the time specified. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference. FAR clauses and provisions can be read in their full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm and DFARS clauses and provisions can be read in their full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfdfara.htm. The clauses are to remain in full force in any resultant contract. Response from vendors is required, if applicable, to the following: FAR 52.204-2 Alt II Security Requirements FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations; FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with Alternate I; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. The following clauses within 52.212-5 apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract: (a) FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; (b) FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; (c) FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation; (d) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; (e) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; (f) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; (g) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; (h) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; (i) FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; (j) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; (k) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electric Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information; FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim; FAR 237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The following clauses within 252.212-7001 apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract: (a) DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; (b) DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; (c) DFARS 252.247-7023 Alt III Transportation of Supplies by Sea; DFARS 252.223-7006 Prohibition on Storage and Disposal of Toxic and Hazardous Materials; DFARS 252.225-7035 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments; DFARS 252.225-7036 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments; DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies of Contract Payments; Delivery shall be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). SAM Requirement - Company must be registered and be in good standing on System for Award Management (SAM) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in SAM, they may do so by going to SAM web site at https://www.sam.gov. Wide Area Workflow: WAWF is the method of electronically submitting and processing invoice and payments. Firms responding must be registered to invoice through WAWF. DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management Bid MUST be good for 30 days after submission. Location: Camp Williams Utah, Riverton UT 84065