THIS SOLICITATION IS HEREBY EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2009, WITH A CLOSING TIME OF 1:00PM EST.

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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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-36.

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has a requirement for a SystemWare related items (OR EQUIVALENT). This requirement is being set aside for small businesses and competed solely through the Government Point of Entry (www.fbo.gov). The specific requirement and associated contract clauses are included with this synopsis/solicitation and are viewable via attachment #1. Offerors must sign in to the FBO website to view the attachment. An MPIN may also be required.

All vendors interested in submitting a quote for consideration should do so, prior to the soliciation closing date, in the form of an email to the point of contact(s) listed in this solicitation. All submissions should be in accordance with the stipulations set forth below:

1. This solicitation is a Request for Quotes and is set aside for small businesses. Quotes from Other than Small Business (OSB) shall not be considered.

2. Quotes shall be based upon open market pricing.

3. Award shall be made to the offeror that submits the LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA) quote. The technical requirements of the hardware are detailed in attachment #1.  ALL VENDORS MUST ADDRESS EACH BULLETED ITEM IN ORDER TO BE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE.  THOSE VENDORS NOT PROPOSING SYSTEMWARE MUST PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR EQUIVALENT ITEMS.

4. Submissions should not contain attachments greater than 3MB in size. Such submissions may be excluded.

5. All items shall be delivered to the location referenced below within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO).

6. All questions should be in writing, directed to Contracts Specialist Megan Virtue at [email protected]. All questions (and their answers) will be posted on the FBO website to provide equal access to information for all potential offerors.

7. All offerors should submit a completed version of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (attached).

8.  All items must be new.  Vendors who propose refurbished items will be eliminated from the competition.

9.  All vendors must propose the NAICS code as stated in the solicitation.  Those vendors who do not propose the correct NAICS code will be eliminated from the competition.