NETCENTS-2 1stQ Cisco HW

DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH THE AFWAY PORTAL, ALL NETCENTS-2 SOLICITATIONS ISSUED PURSUANT TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY ARE CURRENTLY BEING POSTED ON FBO. ONLY AWARDEES UNDER THE NETCENTS-2 IDIQ CONTRACT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD UNDER THIS SOLICITATION. COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The solicitation document RFQ# FA8620CISCO1Q, is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and incorporates FAR provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-71. Reference the RFQ solicitation number in the subject line of the RFQ response. This requirement is for the following products: See attached Bill of Materials for requirements specifications. OPTION(S) if applicable: All items must be TAA compliant in accordance with the FAR. DPAS rating is DO-A7. NETCENTS-2 pricing is required. Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable, responsive, responsible offer. Vendors submitting a response to any RFQ that includes a requirement for supplies and/or services that have incurred, or that may incur a lapse in maintenance support prior to the award date, shall include as part of its response any applicable reinstatement fee(s). Anticipated Award Date is 21 December 2018. Lt. Col Brian Miller has been appointed as Ombudsman. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, evaluation of proposals or source selection process and does not diminish the authority of the contracting officer. Any questions or concerns about this solicitation should first be directed to the buyer at the e-mail address or phone number listed, or you may contact the Ombudsman at [email protected]. Proposals are due by 11:59 PM EST, 13 December 2018. Proposals shall be emailed to Christopher Core at [email protected]. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to: CHRISTOPHER CORE [email protected] (937) 255-8665