This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being accepted and a written solicitation will not be issued.  The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ); the solicitation number is H92244-09-T-0074.  The Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) has a requirement to procure communications equipment.  A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contract will be awarded.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-29 effective 14 November 2008.

This procurement is 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 334290 with a standard business size of 750 employees.  The Defense Priority and Allocation System (DPAS) rating for this procurement is DO-C9.

Section B Schedule of Supplies and Services

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Manufacturer PacketStorm, P/N 1800E IP Network Emulator, Quantity 1 each

CLIN 0002 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Manufacturer PacketStorm, P/N Option 100 Dual Port 10/100 Ethernet IP Interface, Quantity 1 each

CLIN 0003 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Manufacturer PacketStorm, P/N Option 440 Packet Accumulate and Burst (PAB), Quantity 1 each

CLIN 0004 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Manufacturer PacketStorm, P/N Option 810 Extended Memory, Quantity 1 each

CLIN 0005 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Manufacturer PacketStorm, P/N Option 940 VLAN Filter and Modifier, Quantity 1 each

Delivery is  30 days after date of contract.

FOB Point is Destination.

Inspect at Destination by Government.

Accept at Destination by Government

Section I Clauses

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.211-6     BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-

Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

Clearly identify the item by-

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

52.212-2     EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)

(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, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

•i.                    Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement

•ii.                  Price

Technical and price, when combined, are approximately equal.  Offerors shall provide name, title and phone number of principal for no less than three prior or current contracts for similar products during the previous three years.  To be technically acceptable, the submitting offeror must submit relevant and current past performance in all areas noted in this combined synopsis/solicitation.  The Government will evaluate each offeror's experience on the basis of its depth and its relevance to the work that will be required under the prospective contract.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for 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.

(End of provision)

SOFARS

5652.204-9004 Foreign Persons (2006)

In accordance with restrictions required by Executive Order 12470, the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, USC) (SEC 275), the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), or DoD Directive 5230.25, Withholding of Unclassified Technical Data from Public Disclosure, no foreign persons will be permitted to work on a contract without notifying the Contracting Officer.  Provide the following information for all foreign persons who will be working on the contract (or "X" here if there are no such individuals: _____):

•(1)     Full Name:

•(2)     Date of Birth:

•(3)     Place of Birth:

•(4)     Nationality:

•(5)     Social Security Number:

•(6)     Visa Status:

•(7)     Current Address:

•(8)     If a Subcontractor, Subcontractor Name and Address:

•(9)     Biographic Data and/or Resume:

5652.215-9016 Technical and Contractual Questions Concerning This Solicitation (2000)

All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer.  No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted unless it is deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer.  Questions shall be sent to the following point of contact:  Christine Anderson, NSWDG, 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23461-2299, Email to [email protected], Phone (757) 893-2715, Fax (757) 893-2957.

Quotes must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 7 January 2009.