J--Netcontinuum Maintenance

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. Solicitation number NBQ080083 is applicable and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-25. The requirement is a full and open procurement with a NAICS Code of 511210. The description of the commercial items is as follows: CLIN 0001: 2 each - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requires annual software maintenance of two Netcontinuum Security Appliances. The Period of performance is September 17, 2008 - September 16, 2009. Only Genuine Netcontinuum Maintenance will be considered for award. Vendors must be authorized Netcontinuum resellers. Prior to award, verification of genuine maintenance will be sought with Barracuda Networks, owners of Netcontinuum products. Any award resulting from this RFQ will be made using an SF1449, to the lowest priced responsible offeror. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors are required to submit completed copies of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Unless available via ORCA) with their quotes. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, applies to this acquisition without addenda. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses within 52.212-5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.225-16, and 52.232-33. The complete text of the Federal Acquisition Circulars is available at http://www.arnet.gov/far/. Quotes are due August 27, 2008 at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Saving Time. All quotes must be faxed or emailed to the attention of Tony Martinez, fax: 303-236-0590, email [email protected].