70--USMC intends to procure CISCO support services

This is a request for quotes for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will no be issued. Request for Quotation number is M67854-09-Q-4065. The solicitation document and incorporate provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-20. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334111. All interested and responsible parties shall refer to the Marine Corps Systems Command website at www.neco.navy.mil in order to obtain a copy of the RFQ. The items in the attached RFQ should be brand name for the following reason(s): Use of IT equipment other than what is currently in use at the MCNOSC primary facility would result in significant costs incurred from retraining personnel, additional engineering and redevelopment of current architecture and process, and would reduce the overall efficiency. Identical hardware platforms would significantly reduce the probability for technological failure as well as human error. (CJ&A: 12,223) The following provisions and clauses shall apply: (1) FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items) (JAN 1999); (2) FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation - Commercial Items) with the following insertion in para (a) "lowest priced technically acceptable quote with acceptable past performance." Technical evaluation will be whether quoted items satisfy all requirements in the described clins of the RFQ; (3) FAR 52.213-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and there is not addenda to this provision; (4) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. All offers will be submitted on the RFQ form (SF-1449) attached in the Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) https://www.neco.navy.mil/index.cfm to hector.j.hernandez@usmc.mil no later than 1:00pm EST on February 5, 2009. It is the vendor's responsibility to monitor the NECO system! for amendments issued in reference to this requirement. This RFQ closes for questions on 2/3/09 at noon; no questions will be answered by phone. All Contractors who provide goods/services to the DOD must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR). Online Certifications and Representations is also required http://orca.bpn.gov. Failure to comply with ORCA registration may deem offeror ineligible for award.