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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number AG-3144-S-09-DK02 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition. The USDA OCIO ITS Office has a Brand Name requirement for software licenses and software support. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: The proposed contract shall be awarded without full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36. The NAICS code is 423430 and the applicable size standard is 100 employees. The anticipated contract type will be a fixed price purchase order. This procurement is set-aside for small business. The Government’s need is for: CLIN 0001: AirDefense Model 520 Remote Sensor with Full IDSA & Rogue Detection License (1). Model 520 Remote Sensor (bracket & DC adapter included; 802.3af POE Capable). Qty: 49 CLIN 0002: AirDefense 1 Year Service Center Bronze. Does not include Comprehensive Coverage. Includes Software Support (technical support and software updates). Qty: 49 Evaluation Factors: The Government intends to make single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government considering overall best value, price and non-price factors considered. The following Provisions and Clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items, 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, FAR 52.232-1 Payments, FAR 52.232-25 Prompt Payments, FAR 52.249-13 Failure to Perform, FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference and FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Responsible offeror must be active in the Central Contractor registration in accordance with FAR 52.204-7. DUNS, TIN, and CAGE Code must be written on submitted quote. Full texts of clauses are available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Offers should be submitted via e-mail to Danielle Knipper, [email protected] or by fax to 970-295-5525. Offers must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday, August 31, 2009. This requirement is for a brand-name product. The USDA OCIO ITS office has an existing AirDefense licenses. Significant time and resources have been invested in the existing infrastructure, training investment and configuration builds. The resources associated with employing a new product do not support justification to pursue other brand names at this time.

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