Attachment 6 - Justification.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the 30th Contracting Squadron, covering the SLD 30/SC SONET Migration Part 2B project. The government requires planning, program management, installation, and test services for circuit migration, specifically acquiring Ciena equipment to expand the DWDM network. The procurement includes a Ciena 3926m Service Delivery Switch and components, and Ciena 3926 Software, to be purchased using FY25 2022 Procurement Funding with an estimated 15-month delivery timeline from the award date.

The justification stems from a Department of Defense directive eliminating Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) transport technologies, necessitating migration to IP-based services. The document highlights the critical need for specific Ciena network equipment to ensure compatibility with existing communication infrastructure. The requirement will be solicited as a 100% small business set-aside, with the Contracting Officer anticipating quotes from two or more qualified small businesses. A Sources Sought notice was posted on SAM.gov, and Ciena was consulted to identify potential vendors, though no alternative brands were recommended to meet the specific technical requirements.