MODIFICATION
70 -- Amended: F5 Networks FirePass 4110 Appliance and Support
- Notice Date
- 3/28/2007
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- Acquisition And Logistics Division, Gaithersburg, MD 20899
- ZIP Code
- 20899
- Solicitation Number
- NB181000-7-03748
- Response Due
- 3/26/2007
- Archive Date
- 9/22/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- CANCELLATION NOTICE: This is a sources sought notice, which constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is NB181000-7-03748 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this sources sought notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 37882_01. GSA Schedule Bids Preferred, But Not Required: Sellers may either provide a GSA Schedule or an Open Market bid. If bidding with a GSA Schedule, the requested items must be on that Schedule. The Schedule must either be in the seller's name or the seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's Schedule. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective GSA Schedule AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting Officer. Information regarding GSA Schedules can be found at www.GSA.gov. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2007-03-26 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Gaithersburg, MD 20899 The National Institute of Standards and Technology requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, 1 F-5 FP 4110 FirePass Apppl: 4110 9100 (concurrent user). Active failover., 2, EA; LI 002, 1F5-OPT-FP-FIPS, F5 FirePass FIPS. Standalone., 2, EA; LI 003, 2 F5-SVC-FP-STD-L1-3 FirePass Service: Standard (Level 1-30). Standalone., 2, EA; For this solicitation, National Institute of Standards and Technology intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. National Institute of Standards and Technology is taking this action in an effort to improve both seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, contact FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified herein below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. Contact ClientServices@FedBid.com or call 877-933-3243 to address any questions or comments New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products, and NO "gray market" Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.) No partial shipments unless otherwise specified Vendor must specify under bid description if product is domestic or foreign. Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registry (CCR). If company is not they may do so by going to Web site is http://www.ccr.gov. Quote must include verification of CCR registration. Technically Acceptable Lowest Price All services and products provided in response to this requirement shall comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) . Quote must include verification in addressing compliance or statement of noncompliance in vendor's "Bid Description" . Open Market bids are subject to the terms and conditions FAR Commercial Items Clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5. Must meet FIPS PUB 140-2 Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules http://csrc.nist.gov/cryptval/140-2.htm Vendor must be Approved and Authorized, by manufacturer, resellers.
- Web Link
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www.fedbid.com (b-37882_01, n-5425)
(http://www.fedbid.com)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Gaithersburg, MD 20899
- Zip Code: 20899-0001
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 20899-0001
- Record
- SN01260830-W 20070330/070328220357 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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