SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- Niksun Maintenance
- Notice Date
- 8/28/2014
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 1701 N. Ft. Myer Dr., Arlington, VA 22209
- ZIP Code
- 22209
- Solicitation Number
- SAQMMA14Q0264
- Response Due
- 9/3/2014
- Archive Date
- 3/2/2015
- Point of Contact
- Name: LaWanna Bradley, Title: CONTRACT SPECIALIST, Phone: 7038756069, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
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BradleyLR@state.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 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.The solicitation number is SAQMMA14Q0264 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-76. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334614 with a small business size standard of 750.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2014-09-03 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153 The Department of State requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: 1 year Standard maintenance package (S/w Upgrades, H/w warranty & Helpdesk) for 8610X-P Series 20TB NetVCR Pro appliance. Part Number NKN-LS14SPSEXPSR461Y Support coverage is in effect from 07/03/2014 through 06/30/2015 for following unit(s): A71960920 11 and A7212092011 *Pro-rated time: 1 year(s)* *Software licenses and key codes without physically conveyed deliverables must be sent via email to Gregory Childers, at ChildersGA@state.gov and C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at ThomasCH@state.gov. LarkinJJ@state.gov. The E-Mail Subject line must include Requisition/Referenc e Number (AQ 1019######) found in Block 4, of DoS Form 347: Order for Supplies and Services. *Proof of coverage must be sent via email to C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at thomasch@state.gov. *Proof of coverage must be recieved in no more than 15 calendar days., 2, EA; LI 002: Software Upgrades & Standard maintenance package (Warranty & Helpdesk) for 4200 Series 6TB NetVCR Pro appliance. Part Number NKN-14BVSPSTSR51Y Support coverage is in effect from 07/03/2014 through 06/30/2015 for following unit(s): A7201092011 *Pro-rat ed time: 1 year(s)* *Software licenses and key codes without physically conveyed deliverables must be sent via email to Gregory Childers, at ChildersGA@state.gov and C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at ThomasCH@state.gov. LarkinJJ@state.gov. The E-Mail Subject line must include Requisition/Reference Number (AQ 1019######) found in Block 4, of DoS Form 347: Order for Supplies and Services. *Proof of coverage must be sent via email to C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at thomasch@state.gov. *Proof of coverage must be recieved in no more than 15 calendar days., 1, EA; LI 003: 1 year Software Upgrades & Standard Maintenance package (Warranty & Helpdesk) for 420HR Series appliance - 1TB. Part Number NKN-141NU10SPSD1601Y Support coverage is in effect from 07/03/2014 through 06/30/2015 for following unit(s): A7684102012, A7685102012, A7686102012 and A7688102012 *Pro-rated time: 1 year(s)* *Software licenses and key codes without physically conveyed deliverables must be sent via email to Gregory Childers, at ChildersGA@state.gov and C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at ThomasCH@state.gov. LarkinJJ@state.gov. The E-Mail Subject line must include Requisition/Referenc e Number (AQ 1019######) found in Block 4, of DoS Form 347: Order for Supplies and Services. *Proof of coverage must be sent via email to C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at thomasch@state.gov. *Proof of coverage must be recieved in no more than 15 calendar days., 4, EA; LI 004: 1 year Standard maintenance package (S/w Upgrades, H/w warranty & Helpdesk) for 8930 Series 16TB NetOmni Reporting 16 interface license appliance. Part Number NKN-14YXSPSEPME5431Y Support coverage Is in effect from 07/02/2013 through 06/30/2015 for the folling units: A8115092013 and A8116092013 *Software licenses and key codes without physically conveyed deliverables must be sent via email to Gregory Childers, at ChildersGA@state.gov and C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at ThomasCH@state.gov. LarkinJJ@state.gov. The E-Mail Subject line must include Requisition/Referenc e Number (AQ 1019######) found in Block 4, of DoS Form 347: Order for Supplies and Services. *Proof of coverage must be sent via email to C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at thomasch@state.gov. *Proof of coverage must be recieved in no more than 15 calendar days., 2, EA; LI 005: 1 year Software Upgrades & Maintenance package (Warranty & Helpdesk) for NETOMNI (includes SuperNetX, NetTrident & CM) SW portal (224 licenses). Part Number NKN-14WXSPNOM4Q Support coverage Is in effect from 07/02/2013 through 06/30/2015 and covers the Enterprise software only licenses *Pro-rated time: 1 year(s)* *Software licenses and key codes without physically conveyed deliverables must be sent via email to Gregory Childers, at ChildersGA@state.gov and C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at ThomasCH@state.gov. LarkinJJ@state.gov. The E-Mail Subject line must include Requisition/Referenc e Number (AQ 1019######) found in Block 4, of DoS Form 347: Order for Supplies and Services. *Proof of coverage must be sent via email to C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at thomasch@state.gov. *Proof of coverage must be recieved in no more than 15 calendar days., 2, EA; LI 006: 1year Software Upgrades & Maintenance package for Solution Base appliance w / NetX SW Interface License 5-pack. Part Number NKN-14WXSPNXT Support coverage Is in effect from 07/02/2013 through 06/30/2015 and covers the Enterprise software only licenses *Pro-rated time: 1 year(s)* *Software licenses and key codes without physically conveyed deliverables must be sent via email to Gregory Childers, at ChildersGA@state.gov and C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at ThomasCH@state.gov. LarkinJJ@state.gov. The E-Mail Subject line must include Requisition/Referenc e Number (AQ 1019######) found in Block 4, of DoS Form 347: Order for Supplies and Services. *Proof of coverage must be sent via email to C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at thomasch@state.gov. *Proof of coverage must be recieved in no more than 15 calendar days., 2, EA; LI 007: 1 year Software Upgrades & Maintenance package (Warranty & Helpdesk) for NetTrident Software Interface license 5-pack (101 to 200 licenses ). Part Number NKN-14WXSPTRT235J Support coverage Is in effect from 07/02/2013 through 06/30/2015 and covers the Enterprise software only licenses *Pro-rated time: 1 year(s)* *Software licenses and key codes without physically conveyed deliverables must be sent via email to Gregory Childers, at ChildersGA@state.gov and C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at ThomasCH@state.gov. LarkinJJ@state.gov. The E-Mail Subject line must include Requisition/Referenc e Number (AQ 1019######) found in Block 4, of DoS Form 347: Order for Supplies and Services. *Proof of coverage must be sent via email to C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at thomasch@state.gov. *Proof of coverage must be recieved in no more than 15 calendar days., 1, EA; LI 008: 1 year Software Upgrades & Maintenance package (Warranty & Helpdesk) for NetX Software Interface license 5-pack (101 to 200 licenses ). Part Number NKN-14WXSPCT35J Support coverage Is in effect from 07/02/2013 through 06/30/2015 and covers the Enterpr ise software only licenses *Pro-rated time: 1 year(s)* *Software licenses and key codes without physically conveyed deliverables must be sent via email to Gregory Childers, at ChildersGA@state.gov and C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at ThomasCH@state.gov. LarkinJJ@state.gov. The E-Mail Subject line must include Requisition/Referenc e Number (AQ 1019######) found in Block 4, of DoS Form 347: Order for Supplies and Services. *Proof of coverage must be sent via email to C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at thomasch@state.gov. *Proof of coverage must be recieved in no more than 15 calendar days., 1, EA; LI 009: 1 year Software Upgrades & Maintenance package (Warranty & Helpdesk) for Virtual NetVCR Virtual Appliance - 25 License Pack. Part Number NKN-VA1SPSV200FPA1Y Support coverage Is in effect from 07/02/2013 through 06/30/2015 and covers the Virtual NetVCR software only licenses *Pro-rated time: 1 year(s)* *Software licenses and key codes without physically conveyed deliverables must be sent via email to Gregory Childers, at ChildersGA@state.gov and C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at ThomasCH@state.gov. LarkinJJ@state.gov. The E-Mail Subject line must include Requisition/Referenc e Number (AQ 1019######) found in Block 4, of DoS Form 347: Order for Supplies and Services. *Proof of coverage must be sent via email to C. Helene Thomas, ENM Procurement Specialist, at thomasch@state.gov. *Proof of coverage must be recieved in no more than 15 calendar days., 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, Department of State intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Department of State is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. If this is a ?Brand Name Only? procurement, Seller certifies that it is an authorized distributer of the brand name product being sold to the Department of State and that it has the certification/specialization level required by the manufacturer, to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification/specialization requirements. Unless otherwise specified, Seller warrants that the products are new and in their original box(es). New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.sam.gov 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, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; 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, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. The Buy American Act? (1) Restricts the purchase of supplies, that are not domestic end products, for use within the United States. A foreign end product may be purchased if it is determined that the price of the lowest domestic offer is unreasonable or if another exception applies, and (2) Requires, with some exceptions the use of only domestic construction materials in contracts for construction in the United States (3) Buy American Act uses a two-part test to define a domestic end product. (a) The article must be manufactured in the United States; and (b) The cost of domestic components must exceed 50 percent of the cost of all the components. Buy American Act Certificate (June 2003) 52.225-2 Buy American Act Certificate: (a) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that the offeror has considered components of unknown origin to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States. The offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. The terms ?component,? ?domestic end product,? ?end product,? ?foreign end product,? and ?United States? are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled ?Buy American Act?Supplies.? TO COMPLY, SELLERS MUST LIST THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN IN EACH LINE ITEM.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153
- Zip Code: 22153
- Zip Code: 22153
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