Maintenance Renewal for Brocade

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Methods, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with FAR 11.105 Instructions for use of "items peculiar to one manufacturer" purchase descriptions. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a "Brand Name" firm fixed price quotation is requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is NAMA-13-Q-0073 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ); quotations furnished are not offers. This request does not commit the government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this RFQ must be completed by the vendor. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60 effective July 26, 2012. COMPETITION, EVALUATION, AND PURCHASE ORDER TYPE: This is a "Brand Name" requirement under NAICS 811212 The Government reserves the right to issue a purchase order on the initial quote without discussions of this procurement. Evaluation and order issuance will be in accordance with the procedures of FAR Subpart 13.106, Soliciting Competition, Evaluation of Quotations or Offers, Award and Documentation. The order will be issued to the Vendor whose conforming quotation in response to the RFQ will be most advantageous to the Government. Best value for this competition will be obtained through a lowest priced technically acceptable evaluation. For evaluation purposes, the firm-fixed price for each CLIN will be determined by multiplying the Unit Price by the Quantity of units, and the Total fixed price will be determined by summing the firm-fixed price of the CLIN. The Government will only accept commercial-off-the self items. In order to be determined technically acceptable, all quotation submission requirements must be met including the required documentation submissions outlined below. The Government REQUIRES THAT ALL OF THE BROCADE PRODUCTS AND SUPPORT BE PURCHASED FROM "AUTHORIZED/CERTIFIED BROCADE VENDOR'S ONLY". ANY AND ALL VENDORS SUBMITTING QUOTES SHALL PROVIDE PROOF OF AUTHORIZATION FROM BROCADE.