J -- HARWARE SOFTWARE SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

Notice Date

September 22, 2000

Contracting Office

Department of the Navy, NAWCAD Contracts Competency Division, Villa Road, Bldg. 8110, St. Inigoes, Maryland 20684-0010

ZIP Code

20684-0010

Solicitation Number

N00421-00-Q-0674

Response Due

September 26, 2000

Point of Contact

Terri Meunier, Contracting Officer, (301) 862-8318

Description

Solicitation N00421-00-Q-0674is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This action is not set aside for small business. The Government intends to purchase on a firm fixed-price basis and to solicit and negotiate the proposed purchase order on a sole source basis with Cisco Systems, Inc. for the hardware and software support maintenance agreement to provide Smartnet support for Cisco equipment under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1. (Only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements). Cisco Systems, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of Cisco equipment. Cisco Systems Inc. is also the sole manufacturer of all Cisco hardware and software products as well as the sole provider of all technical support services for all of its hardware and software products. Award is expected 27 September 2000. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by 26 September 2000 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for any information received. Facsimile proposals are acceptable. For information contact Terri Meunier, Code 254124, Telephone (301)862-8318, FAX(301)862-8342 or via e-mail: MeunierTM@navair.navy.mil.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000926/JSOL017.HTM (W-266 SN500080)