NETWORK SECURITY

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested. Solicitation W912R1-16-T-0016 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89. This acquisition is 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 423430, Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesales. And Standard Industrial Classification code is 5045. Small Business size standard is 250 employees. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES: See attached Solicitation W912R1-16-T-0014 dated 18 August 2016. This solicitation is for the purchase of Network Security System Software and License. FOB Destination point is: 2001 East Capital St., S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003 with a delivery date of 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). The provision FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial in its latest edition applies to this solicitation. The government intends to award a contract to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror without discussions with respective offerors. Specifications are stated in the CLIN descriptions in the attached solicitation. The government, however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in the best interest of the government. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. This can be completed electronically at https://orca.bpn.gov/. The clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items in its latest edition applies to this solicitation. All information relating to this solicitation, including, changes/amendments, questions and answers, will be posted on the following website: http://www.FBO.gov. Formal communications such as request for clarifications and/or information concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing or via e-mail to the address below. All answers (on a non-attribution basis) will be posted on the acquisition.army.mil web site. They will be contained in the in a document titled "Questions and Answers". Terms of the solicitation and specification remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing by the Contracting Officer. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgement and receipt of solicitation shall apply. Award can only be made to contractors registered in Central Contractor Registration http://www.ccr.gov). All responsible sources that submit a response, if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Emailed quotes will be accepted at ng.dc.dcarng.mbx.pc-requirement-request@mail.mil and sydney.m.rinehart.nfg@mail.mil no later than 12:00 PM EST, 24 August 2016. Point of Contact for this solicitation is Sydney M. Rinehart at (703) 601-6823.