What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking proposals from small businesses for the provision, installation, and maintenance of a 100MB Ethernet service between North Carolina locations. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses under NAICS code 517121, which accommodates firms with up to 1,500 employees. Interested vendors should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning they must track the announcement closely to submit proposals rather than waiting for a formal solicitation.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83. The provisions that apply to this acquisition are identified in the DITCO Basic Agreements and Section M of the attached document. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 517121 with a small business size standard of 1500. All quoted prices shall be identified in CLIN 0001 and applicable SLINs 0001AA, 0001AB, etc. as applicable for monthly recurring charges and CLIN 0002 and applicable SLINs 0002AA, 0002AB, etc. as applicable for non-recurring charges. CLIN/SLINs shall include item descriptions, quantities, and units of measure. The requested service date and acceptance criteria are outlined in the attached inquiry. The product and service code for this telecommunications requirement is DG11. The selected company must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference and as outlined in existing basic agreements: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications if there is no existing basic agreement; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the selected clauses in paragraph (b) in the exist.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.