Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Desert Southwest Region (DSW), requires a source to provide services for an Advance Replacement Plus (AVR+) support agreement coverage for DNX systems loc... The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Desert Southwest Region (DSW), requires a source to provide services for an Advance Replacement Plus (AVR+) support agreement coverage for DNX systems located at Western Area Power Administration, Desert Southwest Region sites lin the vicinity of Yuma AZ, for a duration of one year upon award. This is a Brand Name requirement for Infinera America Support Services and Equipment. The Brand Name Justification is attached. This request is full and open. This requirement is being solicited as a combined synopsis/solicitation commercial item acquisition prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subparts 12 and 13. Applicable provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-5. No formal solicitation shall be issued. A listing of the equipment to be supported is attached. WAPA DSW anticipates awarding a one year firm-fixed-price contract. Any questions shall be submitted by email to Greg Cagle, cagle@wapa.gov referencing Advance Replacement Plus (AVR+) support agreement in the subject line. No phone calls will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a quote for a duration of one year upon award. Quotes will be accepted by email no later than 16 June 2021, 10 AM MDT. Quotes shall include an authorized reseller certification from Infinera America to be considered. Each responsible quote will be considered by the agency. Note: Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. To obtain information on completing your SAM registration and/or obtaining a DUNS number, go to the following website: www.sam.gov. SAM registration and online Representations and Certifications must be completed and current in SAM. WAPA requires vendors to submit invoices through Invoice Processing Platform (IPP); please go to https://www.ipp.gov for more information. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131