Network Interface Controller (NIC) Cards

(i) 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, FA2517-09-T-6028, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-30. (iv) This procurement is procured under brand name or equal, full and open competition. The NAICS code is 334418 and the size standard is 500 employees. A single award will be made as a result of evaluation of quotes. As part of your quote, you are required to fill out the requirements listing as written below mirroring line item, quantity, unit, part number, description, price and total extend price information; otherwise your quote will be considered non-responsive. (v) The following commercial items listing are requested. The items required below are procured as Brand Name or Equal. (Please see attachment "NIC Cards - Item Listing" for required item listing) (vi) This requirement is for 300 Network Interface Controller (NIC) Cards. Please see attachment "NIC Card - Salient Characteristics" for the specific salient characteristics. (vii) All items listed shall be priced and delivery be FOB destination to Peterson AFB, CO and required delivery is 30 days ARO (After Receipt of Order). (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. Award will be based on low price meeting technical specifications. (x) The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (Jun 2008), is applicable to this acquisition. All vendors shall 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 (Oct 2008), 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 (Dec 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 (Jun 1998) d) FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (xiii) The following FAR Clauses are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facility (Feb 1999); FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984); FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. (Sep 2006); FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008); FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). The following DFARS clauses apply to this solicitation: 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 (Jan 2009); DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Mar 2008); 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002). The following AFFARS clauses apply to this solicitation: Ombudsman, AFFARS 5352.201-9101 as prescribed 5301.9103, (Aug 2005). The government is NOT offering contract financing for this requirement. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System does not apply to this solicitation. (xv) Quote Submission: Quote shall include price information, DUNS, Cage Code, tax ID, terms and conditions shall be submitted with quote. Responses to this solicitation must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM, Mountain Standard Time on Friday, 6 February 2009. (xvi) POC is A1C Bethany Hamilton, 719-556-4285 for information regarding this solicitation. Submit your quotes to Bethany Hamilton, email address: bethany.hamilton@peterson.af.mil and FAX Number of 719-556-4538.