Attachment 2 - Brand Name Justification (Network Switches)_Redacted.pdf
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This Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document details a network switches replacement procurement for the Civilian Leadership Development School (CLDS) at Maxwell Air Force Base. The requirement involves acquiring new network switches to increase network connectivity, specifically four Cisco Catalyst 9200 48 Port POE+ Switches, five Catalyst 9200 4 X 1G Network Modules, and five Cisco 9200 Stack Modules. The total estimated contract value is redacted, with funding to be used from a 3400 appropriation.
The document describes extensive market research conducted in August 2025, including two sources sought notices on GSA 2GIT and follow-up communications with multiple vendors. Despite initial efforts, only one vendor was ultimately able to provide all required items through their GSA Schedule. The contracting activity justifies the single-source procurement by noting the existing network infrastructure is built on Cisco technology, and replacing the entire network with a different brand would require a complete infrastructure overhaul estimated to cost significantly more. The requiring activity commits to conducting periodic market research to assess emerging alternatives and explore compatibility with non-proprietary solutions in future procurements.
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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION
November 2018 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 2 of 2 for 650 end-user switches, and $ for 1,300 fiber optic switches.
Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition
42 CONS market research was conducted by posting a sources sought notice on GSA 2GIT on 12 August 2025, with a response date of 18 August 2025. Upon closing of the sources sought notice, three vendors ( and responded, but none were able to provide all required items under their GSA Schedule contracts. As a result, a Request for Information (RFI) was issued via email on 20 August 2025 to the same vendors to determine whether they could supply the full requirement through the open market. All three vendors confirmed their interest and capability to do so: two small business vendors ( and and one large business (
Additionally, 42 CONS posted a second sources sought was posted on GSA on 25 August 2025 with a response day of 29 August 2025. Six (6) vendors ( -and responded, but only one (1) vendor ( is able to provide all items off of their GSA Schedule. Furthermore, a clarification email was sent to the five (5) vendors ( -and with open market labeled in the estimates, requesting again if they are able to provide all items off of their GSA schedules. Only one
(1) vendor ( responded by stating one stack and network module can be configured in a switch, therefore any extras must be quoted as spared out parts through the open market (See email in file). A follow-up email was sent asking if they would still be interested if this acquisition changed from GSA to open market. responded yes. Upon finishing market research, it is recommended that this acquisition strategy change from GSA to Open Market.
Three (3) small business vendors ( and responded stating they are able to provide the items through the open market.
Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards
The requiring activity will conduct periodic market research to assess emerging alternatives. System architecture will be reviewed to explore compatibility with non-proprietary solutions.
Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination
I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.
Date
03-Sep-2025
Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer
Khadijah T. Jones / SSgt
Signature of Contracting Officer
JONES.KHADIJAH.TAKEYAH.
1537486780
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JONES.KHADIJAH.TAKEYAH.1537486780
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