Red Hat Enterprise Linux Maintenance

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or the Commission) is an independent, quasi-judicial federal agency established by Congress with a wide range of trade-related mandates. The USITC's mission is threefold: to administer U.S. trade remedy laws in a fair and objective manner; to provide the President, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), and the Congress with independent, quality analysis, information, and support on matters of tariffs and international trade and competitiveness; and to maintain the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the United States. In doing so, the USITC serves the public by implementing U.S. law and contributing to the development and implementation of sound and informed U.S. trade policy. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is ITC-RFQ-16-0040. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-88. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The USITC has a requirement for obtaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux License Maintenance support (see Attachment I - Red Hat Requirements List). In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c)(1)(ii)(C), the brand name justification is attached to this posting. The successful Offeror will be selected on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. This procurement is a set aside for HUBZone Small Business concerns. The associated North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is NAICS Code 423430 -- Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers, with the small business size standard of 250 employees. The selected Offeror 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; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-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; 52.209-6; 52.219-3; 52.219-28; 52.222-3; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-36; 52.222-50; 52.223-18; 52.225-13; 52.232-33. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. The USITC anticipates awarding a single firm fixed price Purchase Order to a Red Hat reseller as a result of this RFQ. The period of performance will be co-termed through August 29, 2017. All responsible sources may submit a quote as outlined in the solicitation, which will be considered by the agency. In order to be considered for award the Offeror must be registered and current in the SAM database (www.sam.gov) before an award may be made to them. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be received in writing, via e-mail, to contact@example.gov by Wednesday, July 6, 2016 by 2:00 PM. The Offeror shall reference in the subject line ITC-RFQ-16-0040 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux License Maintenance.