Brand Name Requirement - TC Communications Jumbo Switches

THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO THE PRESOLICITATION FA480126Q0047!

Changes:

1. Clarification in the RFQ contract that the vendor does NOT need to provide price listing for TDY costs because the customer intends to complete the install themselves. Removed the line item associated with TDY costs.


2. Clarification in the SOW that the vendor is only providing PRODUCTS and the TRAINING for those products. Installation is NOT within the scope of the requirement.
   
   

The government intends to execute the procurement of TC Communications brand name Jumbo Switches, including associated equipment, accessories, and training, as identified in the Statement of Work (SOW).

The requirement is for TC Communications brand-name equipment to meet existing operational, compatibility, interoperability, sustainment, and training requirements. Please see the attached Justifications and Approvals (J&A) and SOW for more information.

The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price. The anticipated delivery date of this product is 60 Days ARO with an anticipated 12 Month period to complete training and support as stated in the SOW.

Interested vendors shall submit a capability statement to the listed POC's along with their quote.

At a minimum, the capability statement shall include:

1. 
   

   Vendor legal name, address, CAGE code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and business-size status;

   
   


2. 
   

   A description of the vendor’s demonstrated ability to provide TC Communications Jumbo Switches and any required associated equipment, accessories, warranty support, and technical support;

   
   


3. 
   

   Documentation establishing that the vendor is an authorized reseller of TC Communications brand equipment;

   
   


4. 
   

   Documentation establishing that the vendor is authorized and qualified to provide TC Communications equipment training;

   
   


5. 
   

   Relevant prior experience providing comparable TC Communications equipment and training within the last 5 years (this however is flexible and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis);

   
   


6. 
   

   Identification of any proposed subcontractors or teaming partners, if applicable; and

   
   


7. 
   

   Any additional information the vendor considers relevant to demonstrating its capability to meet the requirement.

   
   

Capability statements shall be limited to 4 pages and submitted electronically in PDF format.

Prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the issuance of the solicitation and any subsequent amendments. No paper copies of the solicitation will be provided. Additonally, paper copies of quotes/proposals will NOT be accepted.

To be eligible for award, an offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award.