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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is PR6707497 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541519 with a small business size standard of $27.50M. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2017-09-29 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be SPRINGFIELD,, VA 22153
The Department of State requires the following items, Brand Name Only (Exact Match), to the following:
LI 001: SecureSync Enterprise Network Time Server with AC power, Rubidium Oscillator, and GPS module, Part Number 1200-033, 1, EA;
LI 002: SecureSync Option Card with x3 each 1 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, Part Number 1204-06, 1, EA;
LI 003: SecureSync Option Card with x4 each IRIG Fiber Outputs (DCLS, multi-mode, ST connector), Part Number 1204-1E, 1, EA;
LI 004: AC Power Cord, North America, Part Number CA06R-1513-0001 Item, 1, EA;
LI 005: GPS/GNSS Outdoor Antenna, Part Number 8230, 1, EA;
LI 006: GPS Surge protector, Part Number 8226, 1, EA;
LI 007: GPS 250 ft. Coax Antenna Cable (SecureSync to arrestor), Part Number CA01-0N0N-3250, 1, EA;
LI 008: GPS 50 ft. Coax Antenna Cable (arrestor to antenna), Part Number CA01-0N0N-3050, 1, EA;
LI 009: SecureSync Time and Frequency Time Server with AC power, Rubidium Oscillator, Part Number 1200-031, 1, EA;
LI 010: SecureSync Option Card with (1) IRIG Fiber Input and two (2) IRIG Fiber Outputs (DCLS-only, multi-mode, ST connector), Part Number 1204-27, 1, EA;
LI 011: SecureSync Option Card with three (3) Gigabit Ethernet Ports., Part Number 1204-06, 1, EA;
Solicitation and Buy Attachments
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If this is a Brand Name Only procurement, Seller certifies that it is an authorized distributer of the brand name product being sold to the Department of State and that it has the certification/specialization level required by the manufacturer, to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification/specialization requirements. Unless otherwise specified, Seller warrants that the products are new and in their original box(es).
To be considered for award, all Sellers must be manufacturer federally authorized distributors/resellers of the equipment/services they are offering with a demonstrated capability of delivering the entire order within the timeframes specified by the Buyer on the award. Sellers shall be required to provide documentation as proof of authorization to be considered for award.