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 N62793-2353-0008 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 2005-66. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334112 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside 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 2013-04-19 16:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23607

The NAVSEA SUPSHIP - Newport News requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following:
LI 001: ASA5515-K9 ASA 5515-X with SW 6GE Data 1GE Mgmt AC 3DES/AES, 2, EA;
LI 002: CON-SNT-A15K9 SMARTNET 8X5XNBD ASA 5515-X with SW, 2, EA;
LI 003: SF-ASA-8.6-K8 ASA 5500 Series Software Ver. 8.6 for ASA 5512X--5555X DES, 2, EA;
LI 004: CAB-AC AC Power Cord (North America) C13 NEMA 5-15P 2.1m, 2, EA;
LI 005: ASA-VPN-CLNT-K9 Cisco VPN Client Software (Windows Solaris Linux Mac), 2, EA;
LI 006: ASA5500-ENCR-K9 ASA 5500 Strong Encryption License (3DES/AES), 2, EA;
LI 007: ASA-ANYCONN-CSD-K9 ASA 5500 AnyConnect Client + Cisco Security Desktop Software, 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, NAVSEA SUPSHIP - Newport News 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. NAVSEA SUPSHIP - Newport News 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.

No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award.

Sellers must comply with the applicable FAR Clauses listed: 52.204-99, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications ? commercial Items, 52.213-4 Full Text, 52.222-3, 52.232-33, 52.232.99, 52.246-16, 252.246-7000, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 252.232-7003, 52.225-1. For labor only, NOT materials, the following FAR Clauses apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.225-12, 52.233-3. For credit card 52.232-36, for purchases over 25,000, 52.204-10. https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

Section 508 requirement for Information Technology Requirments - www.section508.gov

Sellers are required to provide a copy of their CISCO Gold Partners Certification. All items must be CISCO certified.

Bid Protests Not Available