This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation is being issued by the Defense Information Technologies Contracting Organization, Unit 4235 Box 143, APO AE 09142 or Heuberg 143, Sembach Germany 67681. RFQ No HC1021-06-T-2052 applies and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-11 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The requirement is a Firm Fixed Price Commercial item type contract in accordance with the procedures detailed in FAR 13.5. The proposed acquisition will require the contractor to provide CISCO equipment... The contract will consist of four (4) line items: CLINs 0001 thru 0004 as follows: CLIN 0001 Quantity/Unit of issue: Two (2) each; Description: CISCO Catalyst 3560 48 10/100/1000T plus 4 SFP Enhanced Image; Brand Name Only; Manufacturer (MFG) Part Number: WS-C3560-48TS-E; CLIN 0002 Quantity/Unit of issue: Twelve (12) each; Description: CISCO 831 Ethernet Router- 64 MB With IOS Version 12.3 (14) T2; Brand Name Only; Manufacturer (MFG) Part Number: 831-K9-64; CLIN 0003 Quantity/Unit of issue: Two (2) each; Description: CISCO 2851 Security Bundle with IOS ADV IP SERV and AIM-VPN-EPII Plus; Brand Name Only; Manufacturer (MFG) Part Number: 2851 HSEC/K9; CLIN 0004 Quantity/Unit of issue: One (1) Lot; Description: Shipping; F.O.B. Destination to: US Postal System Address,USAFE CSS/SCML, UNIT 3325 APO AE 09094 or USAFE CSS/SCML ATTN: TSGT STEVE PECHT, FLUGPLATZ POST BLDG. 404 ROOM 5 RAMSTEIN-MIESENBACH GERMANY 66877, no later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO) unless otherwise detailed on the quotation. Any variation to the requested delivery date shall be provided as the number of days after receipt of order with quote. The following provisions/clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers? Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications? Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions?Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items;. 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items or certification that these have been completed online via Online Representations and Certifications application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov/; 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country; DFARS 252.204-7004, 252.212-7001, 252.212-7001(b),. 52.212-2, Evaluation ? Commercial Items: (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, lowest price, technically acceptable. (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time from acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer?s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award; Submission of Offers: Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this synopsis/solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this synopsis/solicitation. Offers may be submitted on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the synopsis/solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show ? (1) The solicitation number; (2) The time specified in the synopsis/solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) Terms of any express warranty; (5) Price and any discount terms; (6) ?Remit to? address, if different than mailing address; (7) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 and 252.212-7000 or certification that they have been completed via ORCA; (8) Acknowledgment of Synopsis/Solicitation Amendments; (9) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the synopsis/solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of the synopsis/solicitation may be excluded from consideration. (10) EFT Information All unit prices are firm fixed. Quotations are due no later than 1000 EST 18 September 2006 Brand Name Justification is included below. Fax or email your proposals to DITCO/PL512, Attn: Tiffany C Boatwright, [email protected], Unit 4235 Box 143, APO AE 09142 49+ 63029227512. Oral proposals are not acceptable. All FAR/DFAR clauses can be obtained at www.far.npr.gov & http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFARa.htm). No numbered notes apply. BRAND NAME DOCUMENTATION 1. Identify the activity acquiring the product or service and the geographical area. United States Air force Europe 2. Describe the supplies and/or services being procured. Cisco Networking Equipment 3. Provide the rationale, supporting the limited sources acquisition. Justify the use of limited sources due to Brand Name. This equipment is a part of an ongoing MAJCOM-wide TCF Modernization Program and will be an extension of previously purchased and installed equipment. Cisco equipment is required to insure consistency and continuity on the design, training, ease of use, and interoperability of the network.

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