Attachment 6 - Brand Name Justification.pdf

This document is an attachment to a solicitation providing a brand name justification. The solicitation is number FA461323Q1053 from the Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command for upgrading Cisco Identity Services Engine servers. The brand name justification document explains that Cisco ISE servers are required to maintain standardization and compatibility with the agency's existing network infrastructure and management systems. Upgrading to a new vendor's product would be costly and disruptive due to the need for additional training and replacement of interfacing hardware and software. Therefore, only Cisco ISE servers will meet the agency's needs for this project.