SOLICITATION NOTICE
59 -- Bandwidth Management Device
- Notice Date
- 4/22/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 423430
— Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Agency, North Region, ACA, NRCC, Installation Support Division - Eustis, ACA, NRCC, Installation - Fort Eustis, ATTN: ATZF-DPC, 2798 Harrison Loop Complex, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5538
- ZIP Code
- 23604-5538
- Solicitation Number
- W26AL19078251A
- Response Due
- 4/24/2009
- Archive Date
- 6/23/2009
- Point of Contact
- Roger Ash, (757) 878-3166<br />
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 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, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The reference number for this procurement is W26AL190782512 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-32 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Change Notice DCN 20090115. For informational purposes the North American Industry Classification System code is 423430, Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers. This acquisition is set-a-side 100% for Small Businesses. This is a firm-fixed price procurement and will be procured using commercial item procedures and award selection will be based on lowest price and technically acceptable. Item #1 - 2 each, Bandwidth Management Device, Model: NetEnforcer 404/100M, MFG: Allot Communications, or Equal. This device provides the granular visibility and dynamic control that network operators need to optimize the delivery, performance and profitability of WAN and broadband services. These devices apply advanced DPI technology to help operators identify, classify, prioritize, and shape network traffic per application per user. Devices shall be suitable for monitoring and managing all types of network traffic on Ethernet links of up to 200 Mbps. Main Features "4 ports "Operation speed: 100 Mbps (full duplex) "Extensive signature library and behavior-based recognition capabilities "Identifies applications and protocols "Flexible traffic prioritization/shaping based on QoS policy definitions "Proactive alarms "Policy-based connection control "Centralized management "Fail-safe performance Item #2 12-Month Hardware Warranty with Expedited Product Replacement for Item #1. Software updates including major upgrades; 24-hour world wide hotline/web/email priority backup to reseller/distributer support with maximum 4-hour response time (Maximum 24-hour response time on weekends); Access to knowledge base. Item #3 2 Each, Operating System and Reporter, MFG: Netxplorer, Part #SER-400, or equal. "Client/server application which allows a Windows user to establish explorer style views to one or more system computers and the Windows computer at the same time, and to navigate or manipulate files on the system computers using familiar mouse clicks. "System computers, devices, directories, and files appear as the system sees them with their system names and properties, including multiple file versions for files which have them. "Allows the Windows user to copy or move files from one system computer to another using cut and paste operations. "When the Windows user copies files from one system computer to another, the transfer occurs directly between the two system computers. "Controls and activates the system-to-system copy. "If the Windows computer uses the NTFS file system, then files on the system computers can be copied to the Windows computer, stored there, and later copied back to a system computer without losing the system file characteristics. This can be done for all system file structures and formats, including indexed and relative files. The Windows view identifies which files on the Windows computer are system files in a new display column, and shows the system file characteristics as part of the file properties display. "Windows to system Server communication using either DECnet or TCP/IP. "Login security to determine how much access and visibility for Windows computer. "Right mouse button functions for system devices "Multiple versions of files on the Windows computer to be stored on a system computer. "Allows a target system device and directory to be associated with a file on the Windows computer. "A copy of the Windows file is sent to the target location whenever the file is selected and the right button Snapshot item is clicked. "Multiple versions of a Windows file to be saved as changes are made to the file. "Prior version of the Windows file retrieval from the system computer at any time. Item #4 2 each, One Year Support on Operating System and Reporter, MFG: Netxplorer, or Equal. The technical expert will evaluate the quotes on the basis of information furnished by the offeror and specifications provided in the RFQ. The following clauses are hereby incorporated: FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (E.O. 11755), FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Supplies, FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payments, DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. The offerors quote shall contain the following information: offerors quote number, date, name, address, terms of any warranties, price, any discount terms, best delivery date for FOB destination, and acknowledgement of all RFQ amendments (if applicable). Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein. Late offers: Quotes or modification of quotes received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers will not be considered. Evaluation/Award: IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, the Government will award a purchase order resulting from this RFQ once a technical evaluation of offerors quotes has been evaluated to determine technical acceptability. Response Time: All quotes will be accepted at the Mission and Installation Contracting Command Center Fort Eustis located at 2746 Harrison Loop, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5292, no later than 1600 EST on 23 Apr 2009. All quotes shall be marked with the Request for Quotation Number, Date and Time. Facsimile and electronic mail proposals will be accepted. Note: All offerors shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before being considered for award. Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Center at 1-888-227-2423. Offerors shall include completed copy of the Online Offeror Representations and Certifications Application. Please refer to http://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx for information regarding the Online Representation and Certification Application process. Quotations may be submitted via fax to 757-878-4455 or by e-mail to roger.ash@us.army.mil.
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- Address: Mission and Installation Contracting Command Center - Ft. Eustis 2746 Harrison Loop Fort Eustis VA<br />
- Zip Code: 23604-5538<br />
- Zip Code: 23604-5538<br />
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