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N68335-16-R -0182 Distributed Monitoring
Hardware/software to implement a distributed network traffic monitoring capability for the unclassified RDT&E network at Pax River.
Riverbed Technology:
P/N ARX-05100-B010, SteelCentral AppResponse 5100
P/N LIC-ARX5100, SteelCentral AppResponse License
P/N SFP-004-SR, Optics
P/N ARX-SM-5000, SteelCentral Netshark Module
P/N ATXP, SteelCentral Transaction Analyzer
P/N CSP-LIC-USR-1-5-9, SteelCentral Packet Analyzer
P/N SVC-PSD-RPM-PRM-TM01, Implementation Planning Support
P/N SVC-PSD-RPM-PRM-PM01, Time and Materials Support
P/N SVC-EXP-00010, Fixed Expenses for Support
DISCLAIMER
THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
INTRODUCTION
This is a Request for Information/Sources Sought notice to solicit comments, questions and feedback from industry regarding a planned procurement Hardware/software to implement a distributed network traffic monitoring capability for the unclassified RDT&E network at Pax River. Interested parties may submit technical literature/brochures on their products or solutions that meet the requirements as set forth in the basic requirements list included herein. Rough Order of Magnitude pricing is also requested for planning purposes. Any other relevant information may also be submitted for consideration, to aid in refinement of this requirement.
THIS RFI IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible vendors capable of providing Name Brand items described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis.
ELIGIBILITY
The PSC for this requirement is 6625; the NAICS is 334515 with a size standard of 500 employees. All interested businesses are encouraged to respond.
REQUIREMENTS
Name Brand: Riverbed Technology
P/N ARX-05100-B010, SteelCentral AppResponse 5100
P/N LIC-ARX5100, SteelCentral AppResponse License
P/N SFP-004-SR, Optics
P/N ARX-SM-5000, SteelCentral Netshark Module
P/N ATXP, SteelCentral Transaction Analyzer
P/N CSP-LIC-USR-1-5-9, SteelCentral Packet Analyzer
P/N SVC-PSD-RPM-PRM-TM01, Implementation Planning Support
P/N SVC-PSD-RPM-PRM-PM01, Time and Materials Support
P/N SVC-EXP-00010, Fixed Expenses for Support
SUBMITTAL INFORMATION
It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 3 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to meet the requirements. This documentation must address, at a minimum, the following:
If you are a small business, provide an explanation of your company's ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this SOW for the base period as well as the option periods.
Respondents to this notice must also indicate whether they are a large business or qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.
The capability statement package shall be sent by mail to AIR-2.5.2.5.1 contracts, Michelle Prinston, by email to [email protected]. Submissions must be received at the office cited no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 25 Apr 2016.