Equinix Managed Network Connectivity Services

Amendment 1: Post question and answer. No other changes.

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) intends to procure managed network connectivity services in accordance with attached requirement document. CPSC requires contractor support to maintain uninterrupted connectivity through two existing 1G Ethernet circuits: CPSC-2020-0001 (Bethesda) and CPSC-2020-0003 (Rockville). Connectivity is maintained via two dedicated Ethernet circuits, which are physically provisioned and managed within Equinix infrastructure. The services must be provided on a Firm-Fixed basis.

Delivery and acceptance shall be to the CPSC point of contact in accordance with Local Clause 1 A for the delivery of any items to CPSC.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Sep2023), applies to this acquisition. In addition to the requirements of FAR 52.212-1, the quote must prominently display the offeror's Taxpayer Identification number, CAGE code and UEI number, as well as contact information for the offeror's point of contact for the quote. A valid SAM.gov registration is required for quote submission.

Additional instructions to offerors on quote requirements and submission are included in the Performance Work Statement.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2024), if the annual SAM registration has not been completed. If the SAM registration has been completed, Offerors shall only submit paragraph (b) if there are applicable exceptions to the current registration.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 2025), applies to this acquisition. All required clauses have been selected in the Performance Work Statement.

The clause 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Nov 2024),applies to this acquisition.

The clause 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018), applies to this acquisition.

An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and at time of award (see FAR Provision 52.204-7 System for Award Management and clause 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance for the requirement to be registered in SAM and to maintain an active SAM registration during performance and through final payment). You must submit proof of your active SAM registration at time of submission of your quotation.

All additional required clauses, terms and conditions are included in Performance Work Statement.

Questions on this requirement are due via email to CSterba@cpsc.gov no later than June 16, 2025 at 10:00am eastern.

Quotes are due via email to CSterba@cpsc.gov no later than June 25, 2025 at 10:00am eastern.