It And Telecom - Network: Digital Network Products (Hardware And Perpetual License Software)

PSC Category 7G21 encompasses digital network products within the Information Technology and Telecommunications infrastructure sector, specifically focusing on hardware and perpetual license software for network and digital communication systems. These products typically include networking equipment such as switches, routers, fiber optic cables, network adapters, transceivers, and associated digital communication infrastructure components. The category supports critical technological infrastructure across federal government agencies, enabling advanced digital communication and data transmission capabilities.

The federal contract awards under this PSC category reveal a diverse range of procurement activities, with contract values ranging from approximately $3,990 to $8,749,323 and performance periods typically spanning 12 months to several years. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses such as Thundercat Technology (a service-disabled veteran-owned small business), Enterprise Technology Solutions (a woman-owned small business), and Iron Bow Technologies. Common funding agencies include NASA, Department of Energy, Department of Veterans Affairs, and various Department of Defense components. Awards are often set aside for small businesses, including total small business, service-disabled veteran-owned, and woman-owned small business categories, with places of performance spanning multiple states and federal facilities.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this PSC category demonstrate requirements for specialized networking equipment, infrastructure upgrades, and digital communication solutions. Notable opportunities include the Air Force Test Center's procurement of Ciena Network Optical Transport Network expansion, NASA's acquisition of Time-Triggered Ethernet development hardware, and the Indian Health Service's fiber optic cable installation project. These opportunities span various federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, NASA, and Indian Health Service, with places of performance including locations in New Mexico, California, Texas, and other states. The opportunities consistently emphasize requirements for advanced networking technologies, software licenses, and infrastructure components supporting mission-critical communication and data transmission systems.