This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format under FAR Subpart 12.6 - "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested.  Solicitation number M68909-15-Q-7617 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-79 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement Change Notice 20150129.

NAICS Code 334210 applies.

This is an unrestricted procurement utilizing full and open competition for a firm-fixed-price award, under FAR part 16.2.  The responsible source may submit a complete quotation encompassing all requested items, which if timely received, will be considered by the Agency.

This procurement is primarily for an Apposite Netropy N91 WAN Emulator and accessories -or- equivalent.**  The requested item(s) are solicited for quotation as follows:

CLIN 0001:  Netropy N91 up to 1 GBPS WAN Emulator w/ 12 months maintenance;

- Apposite part # N91-1G -or- equal

- Qty 1 ea.

CLIN 0002:  Netropy N91 UPG mixed I/F option SFP 4Port / RJ45 4Port;

- Apposite part # N91-C4S4 -or- equal

- Qty 1 ea.

CLIN 0003:  Cisco 1000Base-T SFP, TAA compliant;

- CiscoPro part # GLC-T++= -or- equal

- Qty 48 ea.

CLIN 0004:  North American Cord Set, with the following characteristics:

•§   NEMA 5-15 Plug Type,

•§   IEC 60320 C19 Connector Type,

•§   Black Plug Color,

•§   Black Cable Color,

•§   15A amperage,

•§   125VAC voltage,

•§   2.5m length

- Interpower Corporation part # 71825110250 -or- equal

- Qty 1 ea.

Quotations shall comply with or clearly state, at a minimum, the following information:

(1) **Technically-equivalent product quotations shall include descriptive OEM literature, pictures, diagrams, and parameter data.  The Government will not consider quotations based on used or refurbished equipment.  Equipment quoted must be direct from either the manufacturer or an authorized distributor.

(2)  The manufacturer, part number, and material condition of the equipment or supply quoted.

(3)  Delivery Date after receipt of offer (ARO).

(4)  F.O.B. Destination (see FAR clause 52.247-34) preferred.  The Government will consider quotations based on F.O.B. Origin only after a mutual agreement of the parties has been negotiated.  Unit pricing containing all related shipping costs is preferred.

(5)  Open Market or GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) pricing.  Quotations should state "open market" or should reference the applicable GSA/FSS number.  The Government reserves the right to use a non-DoD contract (GSA FSSs) if the supply schedule is in the best interest of the Government.

(6)  The standard warranty period of performance.  The contractor shall extend to the Government no less than any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale.  The warranty period shall commence upon final acceptance of the product by the Government.   All applicable warranties shall be addressed in the quotation.

(7)  Expiration date of quoted and submitted prices.

(8)  Contractor's Federal Tax I.D., CAGE code, and DUNS number.

(9)  Payment Terms will be Net 30 unless stated differently on the quote.

The following FAR provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition if quoting open market items:  52.204-16, 52.204-18, 52.204-19, 52.207-4, 52.211-6, 52.212-1, 52.212-3, Alt I, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, with the following provisions under paragraphs (a) and (b) incorporated by reference: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.223-15, 52.223-16, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33; 52.225-18, 52.225-25, 52.232-39, 52.232-40, 52.246-16, and 52.247-34.

The following DFARS provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition if quoting open market items:  252.203-7000, 252.203-7002, 252.203-7005, 252.204-7011, 252.204-7012, 252.204-7015, 252.209-7992, 252.209-7993, 252.211-7003, 252.225-7048, 252.232-7003, 252.232-7006, 252.232-7010, 252.244-7000, and 252.247-7023.

The full text of clauses and provisions incorporated by reference may be obtained at the following addresses in accordance with FAR 52.252-2: http://www.arnet.gov/aar/, http://www.acq.osd.mil/dp/dars/dfars.html, http://web1.deskbook.osd.mil/default.asp, http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

Quotations and the completed Certifications and Representations are due to the MCTSSA Contracts Office, Box 555171, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5171 no later than 3:30 pm Pacific Standard Time on March 9, 2015.

The Government Point of Contact (POC) for submitting your quote or for other information regarding this solicitation is Jon D. Aaron at (760) 725-2295, fax (760) 725-2514, or Email [email protected] or [email protected].  No numbered notes apply.*****