This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or services 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number DE-SOL-0006157. The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order for a hardware and software maintenance contract for Blue Coat System. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-69. This requirement will be procured as Brand Name only, see limited sources justification attached. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 541512 and the business size standard is $25.5M. This is a full and open competition and all responsible sources may submit a response, which if received timely, will be considered by WAPA. The Government does not intend to pay for information provided under this synopsis.

Department of Energy/Western Area Power Administration, located in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking maintenance renewal of Blue Coat hardware and software support as follows:

1. HNBDS1R-AV1200-A
QTY: 1
Renewal, Next Business Day, Support, Hardware Only, Blue Coat AV1200-A
Serial # 411220071
PoP: 12/10/2013 - 12/9/2014

2. SL131R-AV1200-A
QTY: 1
Renewal, Direct Support, 24x7 L1-3 Software Only, Blue Coat AV1200-A
Serial # 411220071
PoP: 12/10/2013 - 12/9/2014

3. HNBDS1R-SG510-25-PR
QTY: 1
Renewal, Next Business Day, Standard Support, Hardware Only, SG510-25-PR
Serial # 811103010
PoP: 12/10/2013 - 12/9/2014

4. SL131R-SG510-25-PR
QTY: 1
Renewal, Standard Support, 24x7 L1-L3 Software Only, SG510-25-PR
Serial # 811103010
PoP: 12/10/2013 - 12/9/2014

5. HNBDS1R-SG510-25-PR
QTY: 1
Renewal, Next Business Day, Standard Support, Hardware Only, SG510-25-PR
Serial # 1110105164
PoP: 12/10/2013 - 12/9/2014

6. SL131R-SG510-25-PR
QTY: 1
Renewal, Standard Support, 24x7 L1-L3 Software Only, SG510-25-PR
Serial # 1110105164
PoP: 12/10/2013 - 12/9/2014

7. HNBDS1R-SG9000-10-PR
QTY: 1
Renewal, Next Business Day, Support, Hardware Only, SG9000-10-PR
Serial # 1410140030
PoP: 12/10/2013 - 12/9/2014

8. SL131R-SG9000-10-PR
QTY: 1
Renewal, Direct Support, 24x7 L1-3 Software Only, SG9000-10-PR
Serial # 1410140030
PoP: 12/10/2013 - 12/9/2014

9. HNBDS1R-SG9000-10-PR
QTY: 1
Renewal, Next Business Day, Support, Hardware Only, SG9000-10-PR
Serial # 1710140039
PoP: 12/10/2013 - 12/9/2014

10. SL131R-SG9000-10-PR
QTY: 1
Renewal, Direct Support, 24x7 L1-3 Software Only, SG9000-10-PR
Serial # 1710140039
PoP: 12/10/2013 - 12/9/2014

11. HNBDS1R-DIR-510
QTY: 1
Renewal, Next Business Day, Standard Support, Hardware Only, DIR510
Serial # 2011103067
PoP: 8/26/2012 - 6/21/2014

12. SL131R-DIR-510
QTY: 1
Renewal, Standard Support,24X7 L1-L3 Software Only, DIR-510
Serial # 2011103067
PoP: 8/26/2012 - 6/21/2014

13. HNBDS1R-AV1200-A
QTY: 1
Renewal, Next Business Day, Support, Hardware Only, Blue Coat AV1200-A
Serial # 2910220082
PoP: 12/10/2013 - 12/9/2014

14. SL131R-AV1200-A
QTY: 1
Renewal, Direct Support, 24x7 L1-3 Software Only, Blue Coat AV1200-A
Serial # 2910220082
PoP: 12/10/2013 - 12/9/2014

15. MCF-1000-1999-1YR;
QTY: 1,500
Software, McAfee AV, 1000-1999 USERS - 1 YR.
Serial # MSA-299663PVJCB-13981
PoP: 12/28/2013 - 12/27/2014

16. RNW-SVC-BCWF-1K-2499-1Y
QTY: 1,900
Renewal Service, Blue Coat WebFilter, 1000-2499 Users, 1 Yr.
Serial # Q8HZW-GCJTD
PoP: 12/10/2013 - 12/9/2014

17. SL131R-RPT-EE
QTY: 1
Renewal, Standard Support,24X7 L1-L3 Software Only, RPT-EE
Serial # enterprise-unlimited-perp-149d-abf5
PoP: 6/21/2012 - 6/21/2014

Prospective bidders must be an authorized re-seller. All orders are FOB destination and net 30.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Low price and technically acceptable.

52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items
An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at https://www.sam.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision.

The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following section (b) clauses incorporated by reference:

- 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (MAY 2012)
- 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)
- 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013)
- 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003)
- 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012)
- 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999).
- 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007
- 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010)
- 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011).
- 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008)
- 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (JUL 2013)

The following terms and conditions also apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation:

52.204-12 Data Universal Numbering System Number Maintenance (DEC 2012)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (JUL 2013)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998): This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions/clauses listed above and below may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil

DOE-H-1052 LOBBYING RESTRICTION (ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT
AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2010)
The contractor agrees that none of the funds obligated on this award shall be expended, directly
or indirectly, to influence congressional action on any legislation or appropriation matters
pending before Congress, other than to communicate to Members of Congress as described in 18
US. C. 1913. This restriction is in addition to those prescribed elsewhere in statute and
regulation.
(End of Clause)

WES-D-1001 PACKAGING AND MARKING INSTRUCTIONS (WAPA, JAN 2008)
The contractor shall:
a. Ship all equipment and/or material required under this contract to the location(s) designated
in the specification or statement of work.
b. Prepare and pack all material and equipment to adequately protect it from rust, grime, and/or
other damage during shipment.
c. Pack the equipment for efficient loading and unloading.
d. Clearly mark each crate, box or part with instructions for handling and/or lifting.
e. Items comprised of more than one piece/part per unit should be assembled and packed in the
same container to the maximum extent practicable. If more than one container is required for
each unit, each container should be marked appropriately with Box 1 of 2, Box 2 of 2, etc.
f. Box or bundle any miscellaneous parts or materials that might easily be lost and plainly mark
them for identification.
g. The exterior of each container must be marked with the contract or purchase order number,
the name and phone number of the Western Area Power Administration contact person, and the
contents. An externally accessible packing list describing the contents of a container may be
used instead of marking a container.
h. Western reserves the right to return any shipment, at the contractors expense, that is not
packed and marked in accordance with this clause.
(End of clause)

WES-H-1045 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 6 (IPv6) IN ACQUIRING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (WAPA, JUN 2010)
This contract involves the acquisition of Information Technology (IT) that uses Internet Protocol (IP) technology. The contractor agrees that (1) all deliverables that involve IT that uses IP (products, services, software, etc.) comply with IPv6 standards and interoperate with both IPv6 and IPv4 systems and products; and (2) it has IPv6 technical support for fielded product management, development and implementation available. If the contractor plans to offer a deliverable that involves IT that is not initially compliant, the contractor agrees to (1) obtain the Contracting Officer's approval before starting work on the deliverable; and (2) have IPv6 technical support for fielded product management, development and implementation available. Should the contractor find that the Statement of Work or specifications of this contract do not conform to IPv6 standards, it must notify the Contracting Officer of such nonconformance and act in accordance with the instructions of the Contracting Officer.

Quotes must be received NLT 12 PM Mountain Time, 4 September 2013 at Western Area Power Administration, PO BOX 281213 Lakewood, CO 80228-8213. Please submit quotes and any questions via e-mail to Daniel Moline at (720) 962-7162, [email protected].

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