SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking to purchase F5 Firepass Maintenance and Support Renewal.
- Notice Date
- 7/30/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 511210
— Software Publishers
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B129, Mail Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899-1640
- ZIP Code
- 20899-1640
- Solicitation Number
- SB1341-09-RQ-0444
- Archive Date
- 8/29/2009
- Point of Contact
- Janet M. Lamb, Phone: 3019756205, Joseph L. Widdup, Phone: (301) 975-6324
- E-Mail Address
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janet.lamb@nist.gov, joseph.widdup@nist.gov
(janet.lamb@nist.gov, joseph.widdup@nist.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 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 DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. ***This solicitation is being issued using FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. *** ***This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-35. *** *** The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 511210 with a small business size standard of $25.0 million. This acquisition is being competed on a competitive basis among authorized F5 resellers/business partner. Section 508 Standards 1194.21, 1194.31, and 1194.41 apply to this acquisition. Brand Name Justification: This is a renewal of existing F5 software licenses and related maintenance. F5 software is currently deployed on the operational NIST network infrastructure. Competition for other products would disrupt the flow of business and be costly to the Government in terms of both expense and effort. The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking to purchase F5 Firepass Maintenance and Support Renewal as follows: Line item 0001: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-PREL-L1-3, Premium, (Level 1-3), F5-FP-4130, SN: bip204910s quantity of 1 (one), period of performance 09/30/2009 through 09/29/2010; Line item 0002: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-PRE-L1-3, F5-FP-4100-F, SN: bip202887s, quantity of 1 (one), period of performance 09/30/2009 through 09/29/2010; Line item 0003: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-PRE-L1-3, F5-FP-4110 SN: bip209022s quantity of 1 (one), period of performance 09/30/2009 through 09/29/2010; Line item 0004: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-PRE-L1-3, F5-FP-4100-F, SN: bip079761s, quantity of 1 (one), period of performance 09/30/2009 through 09/29/2010; Line item 0005: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-STD-L1-3, Firepass Service: Standard Level 1-3, F5-FP-4110, SN: bip231856sp, period of performance 08/05/2009 through 09/29/2010; Line item 0006: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-STD-L1-3, F5-FP-4110, and SN: bip234210s, period of performance 08/05/2009 through 09/29/2010. OPTION LINE ITEMS: The following items are option line items. These line items are subject to clause 52.217-9. Option Line item 0007: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-PREL-L1-3, Premium, (Level 1-3), F5-FP-4130, SN: bip204910s quantity of 1 (one), period of performance 09/30/2010 through 09/29/2011; Option Line item 0008: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-PRE-L1-3, F5-FP-4100-F, SN: bip202887s, quantity of 1 (one), period of performance 09/30/2010 through 09/29/2011; Option Line item 0009: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-PRE-L1-3, F5-FP-4110 SN: bip209022s quantity of 1 (one), period of performance 09/30/2010 through 09/29/2011; Option Line item 0010: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-PRE-L1-3, F5-FP-4100-F, SN: bip079761s, quantity of 1 (one), period of performance 09/30/2010 through 09/29/2011; Option Line item 0011: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-STD-L1-3, Firepass Service: Standard Level 1-3, F5-FP-4110, SN: bip231856sp, period of performance 09/30/2010 through 09/29/2011; Option Line item 0012: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-STD-L1-3, F5-FP-4110, and SN: bip234210s, period of performance 09/30/2010 through 09/29/2011. Option Line item 0013: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-PREL-L1-3, Premium, (Level 1-3), F5-FP-4130, SN: bip204910s quantity of 1 (one), period of performance 09/30/2011 through 09/29/2012; Option Line item 0014: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-PRE-L1-3, F5-FP-4100-F, SN: bip202887s, quantity of 1 (one), period of performance 09/30/2011 through 09/29/2012; Option Line item 0015: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-PRE-L1-3, F5-FP-4110 SN: bip209022s quantity of 1 (one), period of performance 09/30/2011 through 09/29/2012; Option Line item 0016: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-PRE-L1-3, F5-FP-4100-F, SN: bip079761s, quantity of 1 (one), period of performance 09/30/2011 through 09/29/2012; Option Line item 0017: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-STD-L1-3, Firepass Service: Standard Level 1-3, F5-FP-4110, SN: bip231856sp, period of performance 09/30/2011 through 09/29/2012; Option Line item 0018: Part Number F5-SVC-FP-STD-L1-3, F5-FP-4110, and SN: bip234210s, period of performance 09/30/2011 through 09/29/2012. The Government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: 1) Whether offeror is authorized by F5 to sell the required License renewals and Maintenance and 2) Price. Award shall be made to the responsible F5 authorized source whose technically acceptable quotation represents the lowest price. *** The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. *** *** The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. *** ******The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 1.52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items; 2.52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items including subparagraphs: a.52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns b.52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation c.52.222-3 Convict Labor d.52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies e.52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities f.52.222-26 Equal Opportunity g.52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans h.52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities i.52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans j.52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases, and k.52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 3.NIST Local -41 Software License Addendum (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 3 years. 4.52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) a) This Addendum incorporates certain terms and conditions relating to federal procurement actions. The terms and conditions of this Addendum take precedence over the terms and conditions contained in any license agreement or other contract documents entered into between the parties. Governing Law: Federal procurement law and regulations, including the Contract Disputes Act, 41 U.S.C. Section 601 et.seq., and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), govern the agreement between the parties. Litigation arising out of this contract may be filed only in those having jurisdiction over federal procurement matters. Attorney's Fees: Attorney's fees are payable by the federal government in any action arising under this contract only pursuant to the Equal Access in Justice Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 504. No Indemnification: The federal government will not be liable for any claim for indemnification; such payments may violate the Anti-Deficiency Act, 31 U.S.C. Section 1341(a). Assignment: Payments may only be assigned in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. Section 3727, and FAR Subpart 32.8, "Assignment of Claims." Invoices: Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. Section 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-125, Prompt Payment. Patent and Copyright Infringement: Patent or copyright infringement suits brought against the United States as a party may only be defended by the U.S. Department of Justice (28 U.S.C. Section 516). Renewal of Support after Expiration of this Award: Service will not automatically renew after expiration of the initial term of this agreement. Renewal may only occur in accord with (1) the mutual agreement of the parties; or (2) an option renewal clause allowing the government to unilaterally exercise one or more options to extend the term of the agreement. Department of Commerce Agency-Level Protest Procedures Level above the Contracting Officer is also incorporated. It can be downloaded at www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/agency.htm. *** Addendum to Provision 52.212-1: All offerors shall submit the following: 1) An original and one (1) copy of a quotation which addresses all Line Items; 2) An original and one (1) copy of the most recent published price list (if available); 3) Written evidence of authorization from F5 Networks, Inc. to sell the required license renewal and maintenance; and 4) If offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offerors that fail to furnish required representations of information or reject the terms and/or conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. FAXED QUOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. HOWEVER, EMAILED QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT JANET.LAMB@NIST.GOV ***All quotes shall be sent to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Acquisition Management Division, Attn: Janet Lamb, Building 301, Room B175, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1640, Gaithersburg MD 20899-1640. *** Please note that this procurement is not being conducted under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program or another Government-Wide Area Contract (GWAC). If an offeror submits a quotation based upon an FSS or GWAC contract, the Government will consider the quoted price. However, the terms and conditions stated herein will be included in any resultant Purchase Order, not the terms and conditions of the offeror’s FSS or GWAC contract. ***Quotations shall be received not later than 1:00 p.m. local time on August 14, 2009 at the National Institute of Standards & Technology, Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B175, Mail Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640, Attention: Janet Lamb. If quotes are hand delivered, delivery shall be made on the actual due date through Gate A, and a 48 hour (excluding weekends and holidays) prior notice shall be made to the Contracts Office at 301-975-4959. NIST is not responsible for late delivery due to the added security measures. In addition, offerors/quoters who do not provide 24-hour notification in order to coordinate entrance to the NIST campus shall assume the risk of not being able to deliver offers/quotes on time. The Government is not responsible for the amount of time required to clear unannounced visitors, visitors without proper identification and without complete information that would allow delivery (i.e. point of contact, telephone POC, Building, room number, etc.). If 24-hour notification was not provided, it is suggested your company representative or your courier service arrive at NIST at least 90 minutes prior to the closing time in order to process entry to the campus through the visitor center and complete delivery. Notice shall include the company name, name of the individual making the delivery, and the country of citizenship of the individual. For non-U.S. citizens, the following additional information will be required: title, employer/sponsor, and address. Please ensure that the individual making the delivery brings photo identification, or they will be denied access to the facility. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist (Janet Lamb) @ janet.lamb@nist.gov. FAXED QUOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. HOWEVER, EMAILED QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED. ***
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- Address: 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899, United States
- Zip Code: 20899
- Zip Code: 20899
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