Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) is an independent, quasi-judicial Federal agency established by Congress with broad investigative responsibilities on matters of ... The United States International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) is an independent, quasi-judicial Federal agency established by Congress with broad investigative responsibilities on matters of trade. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart Part 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement and attachments constitute the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 34300021Q0039. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 06-2021, effective 7/12/2021. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. It is the responsibility of the offeror to monitor this site for any amendment(s) that may be issued to the RFQ. This RFQ is 100% set-aside for small business, NAICS Code 423430. Any vendor who is capable of meeting this requirement AND is a Fortinet Authorized Reseller may submit a quotation. Award will be based upon Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria (LPTA). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement (FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options). The USITC has a requirement for FORTINET Brand Name Firewall equipment and maintenance. The successful offeror will be a FORTINET Authorized Reseller, required for quotation acceptability. SEE ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS. FOB Destination: U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20436. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. The successful offeror must comply with the following applicable commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items; the provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items. FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order-Commercial Items. Paragraph (a) and the following cluses in Paragraph (b): 52.204-10; 52.209-6; 52.219-6; 52-219-28; 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-50; 52.223-18; 52.225-13; 52.232-33. The USITC anticipates awarding a firm fixed price purchase order. The anticipated period of performance is a one-year base and four one-year options. The Commission reserves the right not to make an award as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation if it is found, for any reason, not to be in the best interest of the Government. In order to be considered for award, the offeror must be registered, and current (with certain exceptions), in the System for Award Management database (www.sam.gov) prior to award being made. (Reference FAR 4.11). Questions regarding this RFQ shall be received in writing, via e-mail, to debra.bridge@usitc.gov on or before 9:00 a.m. E.T., August 10, 2021. Please include in the subject line: FORTINET. Quotations are to be emailed to debra.bridge@usitc.gov, on or before 3:00 p.m. ET AUGUST 12, 2021. Please include in the subject line of the email: FORTINET.