This request for quote is for a Specific Brand Name for ArcSight Brand Training.  Vendors must be authorized resellers of ArcSight Training.  See attached spreadsheet for detail specifications. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.203, the Government intends for this acquisition to be offered for competition limited to Small Business Concerns.  This procurement will be 100% set-aside for Small Business Participants.   The period of performance is one year from date of award. The National American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611420.  Vendors must be classified as a small business under NAICS at time of award.  All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted no later than 15 September 2011 at 1:00 PM CST.  All questions shall be in written form and sent to [email protected].  No Oral communications are acceptable.

The resulting award will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.  If at anytime the Government determines that the requested services are no longer required, the Government reserves the right to not make an award. The Government also reserves the right to award without discussions. 

All Quotations are due no later than 19 September 2011 at 9:00 AM (CST).  Oral communications are not acceptable. All inquiries regarding this requirement shall be submitted electronically and directed to Alicia Becker, Contracting Specialist, at [email protected]     Set-aside Status: Small Business.