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 M67854-14-Q-4812 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), 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 334118 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 employees.This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit quotes.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2014-09-17 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be in the Special Shipping Instructions.

The USMC MARCORSYSCOM HQ requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following:
LI 001: Local Traffic Manager 6900 Switch FFP F5 Networks BIG-IP Switch Local Traffic Manager 6900, 8GB, FIPS 140-2, (Max TPS) RoHS Compliant FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: F5-BIG-LTM-6900-FR, 2, EA;
LI 002: Premium HW Warranty and Maint. 1 Year FFP F5 Networks BIG-IP Premium Hardware Warranty and Maintenance Support for 1 Year BIG-IP Service: Premium CAT HW63 F5 Networks FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: F5-SVC-BIG-PRE-HW63, 2, EA;
LI 003: Install, Configure, Implement FFP F5 Networks Installation, Configuration and Implementation of the LTM 6900 Hardware, Components and Software BIG-IP Installation: LTM+APM Implementation - F5 Networks FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: F5-INST-BIGLTM+APM, 1, EA;
LI 004: RMA Removable Hard Drive / Memory FFP F5 Networks RMA Removable Hard Drive / Memory (Per Unit) FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: F5-SVC-RMA-OPT, 2, EA;
LI 005: Add-on Access Policy Manager License FFP BIG-IP Add-on Access Policy Manager License (6900 Base - 500 Concurrent VPN Users) FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: F5-ADD-BIGAPM-6900B, 2, EA;
LI 006: Service for Premium Software Warranty FFP F5 Networks BIG-IP Premium Software Warranty and Maintenance Support for 1 Year BIG-IP Service Premium CAT SW45 F5 Networks FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: F5-SVC-BIG-PRE-SW45, 2, EA;
LI 007: Local Traffic Manager 6900 Switch FFP F5 Networks BIG-IP Switch Local Traffic Manager 6900, 8GB, FIPS 140-2, (Max TPS) RoHS Compliant FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: F5-BIG-LTM-6900-FR, 2, EA;
LI 008: Premium HW Warranty and Maint. 1 Year FFP F5 Networks BIG-IP Premium Hardware Warranty and Maintenance Support for 1 Year BIG-IP Service: Premium CAT HW63 F5 Networks FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: F5-SVC-BIG-PRE-HW63, 2, EA;
LI 009: Installation: LTM plus 2 Module FFP F5 Networks BIG-IP Installation: LTM plus 2 Module Implementation F5 Networks, Incorporated FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: F5-INST-BIG-LTM+2, 1, EA;
LI 010: Training: Configuration LTM 6900 ATC FFP F5 Networks BIG-IP Training: Configuration LTM 6900 ATC 3 days F5 Networks, Incorporated FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: F5-TRG-BIG-LTMCFG-3, 1, EA;
LI 011: Training: Edge Gateway and APM FFP F5 Networks BIG-IP Training: Edge Gateway and Access Policy Manager (APM) v11 3 days F5 Networks, Incorporated FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: F5-TRG-BIG-EGW-APM, 1, EA;
LI 012: Add-on Access Policy Manager License FFP BIG-IP Add-on Access Policy Manager License (6900 Base - 500 Concurrent VPN Users) FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: F5-ADD-BIGAPM-6900B, 2, EA;
LI 013: Add-on: Application Security Manager FFP F5 Networks BIG-IP Add-on: Application Security Manager (ASM) License Module Base License for LTM 6900 Platform FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: F5-ADD-BIGASM-6900B, 2, EA;
LI 014: Service for Premium Software Warranty FFP F5 Networks BIG-IP Premium Software Warranty and Maintenance Support for 1 Year BIG-IP Service Premium CAT SW45 F5 Networks FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: F5-SVC-BIG-PRE-SW45, 2, EA;
LI 015: Service Premium Cat SW102 FFP F5 Networks BIG-IP Service Premium Cat SW102 Technical Support for 1 Year FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: F5-SVC-BIG-PRE-SW102, 2, 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, USMC MARCORSYSCOM HQ 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 quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. USMC MARCORSYSCOM HQ 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 quotes.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their quote using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a quote 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 [email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith quotes, 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 [email protected] 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.

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 applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration 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/.

This procurement is supported by a brand name justification. Please see the attached document, "m67854-14-q-4812_j and a - redacted.pdf" for further information.

Please see the attached file, "m67854-14-q-4812_sf1449 solicitation - fedbid attachment.doc" for all applicable terms and conditions of this procurement.

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