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70 -- FIREWALL, SUPPORT AND SOFTWARE SOL 00A204515 DUE 072200 POC Mr. Robert L. Mohn, Contracting Officer, 412-386-4964 -- Mr. Alan Smith, Technical Representative, 304-285-4674 E-MAIL: mohn@netl.doe.gov, mohn@netl.doe.gov. DESC: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 13.5, 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. This solicitation number 00A204515 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Proposals are due July 22, 2000. This requirement is being issued as a Request for Quotation using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The following items are to be purchased by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA and is to be shipped to our site located in Morgantown, WV. (1) CheckPoint Firewall/1 Encryption Center, Including Encryption Module, Firewall Module, Enterprise Security Console, Multiple Enforcement Point, Unlimited Inter Protected IP Addresses, PART #CPVP-VEE-U-3DES-V41 -- Quantity 1 each; (2) CheckPoint Firewall/1 Firewall Module, Firewall Security Enforcement Point, Unlimited Internal Protected IP Addressees. Managed by an Enterprise Security Console, PART #CPVP-VFM-U-3DES-V41 -- Quantity 1 each; (3) CheckPoint Firewall/1 Motif GUI License, PART #GPMP-MOTIF-GUI -- Quantity 1 each; (4) CheckPoint Firewall/1 Secure Remote Client for Windows 98, Windows NT, and Windows 2000, PART #CPVP-VSR-1000-3DES-V41 -- Quantity 1000; (5) Installation, Setup, and Support -- Support on-site for 4days of setup and integration -- Quantity 4 days; (6) Software support for Firewall/1 Encryption Center, PART #SS-VEE-U-3DES -- Quantity 1 each; (7) Software support for Firewall/1 Firewall Module, PART #SS-VFM-U-3DES -- Quantity 1 each; (8) Telephone Support Upgrade to 24x7 for CheckPoint Firewall/1 Encryption Center, PART #GSP-VEE-U-3DES -- Quantity 1 each; (9) Telephone Support Upgrade to 24x7 for CheckPoint Firewall/1 Firewall Module, PART #GSP-VFM-U-3DES -- Quantity 1 each; (10) Software Support for Firewall/1 Motif GUI, PART #GSP-MOTIF-GUI -- Quantity 1 each; and (11) Telephone Support Upgrade to 24x7 for Firewall/1 Motif GUI, PART #GSP-MOTIF-GUI -- Quantity 1 each. DELIVERY: Equipment must be received no later than July 31, 2000 and FOB Destination is required (all freight included). FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (AUG 1998) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Within FAR 52.212-1, an reference to "offer" is changed to read as "quote". The provisions at 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999) does not apply to this acquisition. Instead, the following information will be used for evaluation of offerors: An award shall be made to the responsible offeror submitting a technically acceptable quote and offering the lowest evaluated price. Prices shall be the deciding factor among technically acceptable quotes. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted response to this provision as it compares to the minimum characteristics provided above. Therefore, it is essential that offerors provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc., in order for the Government evaluation team to make an adequate technical assessment of the quote as meeting technical acceptability. Price shall be the deciding factor among technically acceptable quotes. The offeror shall provide backup information to support the quoted prices (e.g. a copy of current catalog or established price list, etc.). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.214-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and FAR 52.2121-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. FAR provisions and clauses including FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam ERA, it has ( ), has not( ) submitted the most recent report required by 38 U.S.C. 4212(d). (B) An Offeror who checks "has not" may not be awarded a contract until the required reports are filed. (31 U.S.C. 1354). ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT OFFERS WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Federal Tax Identification (TIN); Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS); remit to address if different; and business size. EVALUATION: The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers in order or precedence: Technical compliance with the specifications of this RFQ and cost. 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items; and 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions. A Firm Fixed Priced Purchase Order shall be issued using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures FAR Part 13. Proposals may be faxed to Mr. Robert L. Mohn, 412-386-5770. See Note 26. Posted 07/06/00 (W-SN471879). (0188)

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