Inactive Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services)

AMENDMENT NUMBER P00001 IS FOR SOLICITATION NUMBER 140A2323R0035 AS FOLLOWS: TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS (NO MORE QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED) 1. Is this Government project tax-ex... AMENDMENT NUMBER P00001 IS FOR SOLICITATION NUMBER 140A2323R0035 AS FOLLOWS: TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS (NO MORE QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED) 1. Is this Government project tax-exempt? Government response: Yes with Haskell 2. What is the correct total quantity for the M355-48 switches? Government response: MS355-48X ¿ Meraki stackable access switch ¿ QTY: 63 Unknown Part number ¿ Meraki MS355-48X redundant power supply ¿ QTY: 63 3. There is an MS355-48X2 model that offers more mGig ports. Which model do you prefer: MS355-48X2 or MS355-48X? Government response: MS355-48X 4. Do you require Meraki licenses for your switches? If so, what duration? 1, 3, or 5 years? Government response: Yes, 3 years. 5. For the additional 49 MR licenses, do you require the Enterprise or Advanced? What duration for the MR licenses? Government response: Enterprise. 3 years. Lastly, from a different email, the preferred switch model is the MS355-48X. 6. This contract appears to be for purchase and shipping only. Installation, configuration, or similar consulting services for this equipment is not part of this contract, correct? Government response: That is correct. Haskell will install and configure the equipment. 7. The Meraki M355 switch listed, there are 4 different models of that line of switches and the features and price varies significantly between the 4 models. There are MS355-24X, 24X2, 48X, and 48X2. Can you tell me which one is preferred? Government response: Preferred model is MS355-48X. 8. Regarding this request, is there flexibility in offering a total wireless 5G solution? Government response: No. We currently have a Cisco Meraki MX250 in place and we are wanting to upgrade from Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 6. We currently have 450 WAPs already deployed throughout the Haskell Campus. This purchase will replace the older Wi-Fi 5 WAPs and extend the wireless network to classrooms that were not part of the original design plan. 9. The number of MS355s requested is 63 in the table but 60 in the body of the solicitation qty 60 is listed. Are 63 or 60 MS355s required? Government response: 63 are required. 10. Do they currently have licensing for MS355 and MS425 or do those need to be included? Government response: No, we will need license for the MS355 and MS425 switches. 11. If they need to be included what duration? 1,3,5 year? Government response: Haskell will need 5-year licenses for these items. 12. Is a second power supply required for the MS425s? Government response: Yes 13. The total number of access points requested surpasses the total number of licenses (currently own 450 + 49 additional requested =499 ¿ total APs requested = 524). Should an additional 74 be quoted instead of the 49 requested? Government response: Yes, that was typo on my part. 14. What duration should AP licenses be quoted? 1,3,5 year? Government response: 5 year would be preferred. 15. The number of Z3 requested are ¿1 Job¿ in the table and (10) in the body of the solicitation. What is the correct quantity of Z3 required? Government response: 10 Z3¿s. All other terms and conditions to remain the same and in full force effect. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 140A2323R0035 herein cited will be procured under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04. This acquisition is set aside 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). In order to participate in this solicitation, vendors MUST qualify under the following NAICS Code is 517122, Agents for Wireless Telecommunication Services 1,500. DESCRIPTION: Haskell is currently looking to break the current network configuration into a more secure and separate network configuration. Focusing on separating the KanREN wireless network, KanREN employee network, and setting up a new restricted network for HVAC, security cameras, etc. To reach this goal, Haskell will need to replace existing Cisco 9300 switches with Meraki 355 switches. For more information please see the STATEMENT OF WORK: PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INFORMATION: To be considered for award, vendors must quote on all items/services listed in the solicitation. Proposal submission must include the following items: 1. Non Price Evaluation Factors: Technical Capabilities and Past Performance. 2. Price: Offeror shall provide their quote in accordance with Section B Price Schedule. 3. ISBEE Representation 4. Sign 1449 form CONTRACT CLAUSES: see solicitation package for all clauses and provisions The Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses and provisions are available in the internet at: http://www.acqusition.gov. Signed and dated proposal, along with a completed copy of FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, are due at the Bureau of Indian Education, Division of Acquisition, Attention: Mary Jane Johnson, Maryjane.johnson@bie.edu by local time on Thursday, August 03, 2023 at 12:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time. Any further questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Mary Jane Johnson. All contractors submitting quotes must be registered in the SAM www.sam.gov in order to receive contracts and purchase orders from the Federal Government pursuant to FAR Clause 52.204-7. To register or learn more about the SAM, go to: http://www.sam.gov.