This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 (Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this requirement is 34300021Q0047 and is issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-06, dated 07-12-2021. It is the responsibility of the offeror to be familiar with the incorporated FAR provisions and clauses. The offeror is responsible for monitoring this site (www.sam.gov) for any amendments that may be issued to this RFQ This requirement is being solicited on a full and open basis and only qualified offerors may submit a quote. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423430 (Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers). The USITC anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order as a result of this solicitation. Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management database (www.sam.gov) prior to award. The required delivery is within five (5) Days After Receipt of Order. The U. S. International Trade Commission requires the following items, exact match, from an authorized FORNETIX reseller. ***SEE ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS*** The awardee must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, Paragraph (a), and the following clauses in Paragraph (b) 52.204-10; 52.2096; 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-36; 52.222-50; 52.223-18; 52.225-13; and 52.232-33. The full text of these referenced clauses may be found electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far. The Commission anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order to the responsible offeror, Authorized Fornetix Reseller, whose quotation is evaluated as the Lowest Price/Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. Questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to the Contracting Officer at
contact@example.gov., before 10:00 AM E.T., Friday, September 3, 2021. Quotations must be received on or before 10:00 AM E.T.., Tuesday, September 7, 2021, via email to
contact@example.gov. Please note in the subject line of the email: FORNETIX VAULTCORE
