Network Switches QA V1.docx
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- FA9101-24-Q-B066
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) regarding the solicitation for Network Switches under contract number FA9101-24-Q-B066.
The key details are:
The solicitation is seeking network switches, with a preference for commercial grade switches that operate within a temperature range of 32°F to 121°F, rather than hardened switches rated for -40°F to 167°F. The switches must have specific Layer 3 routing features including OSPFv2, policy-based routing, and hardware-based Layer 3 routing, but do not require Power over Ethernet (PoE) or ongoing licensing. The client is the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center. The Q&A provides clarification on the technical requirements for the network switches.
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Network Switches (FA910124QB066) Q&A Version 1 – 8 Aug 2024
Question 1:
As you may know, hardened network switches are designed to operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -40°F to 167°F, while commercial network switches typically function within a temperature range of 32°F to 121°F.
Answer:
We do not have a preference on hardened vs commercial. The operating environment will be climate controlled and within the 32°F to 121°F commercial range.
Question 2:
Cisco provides some Layer 3 features in the Essentials level licensing, with the rest being available in Advantage. Could we verify which types of Layer 3 routing or other features may be needed for each switch model? For the RJ45 switches, will they need PoE on those ports?
Answer:
We do not want PoE, and we do not want ongoing licensing, which is inherent with Cisco (we listed perpetual licensing in our requirements). As far as the other question, minimum features for all switches below.
OSPFv2 Policy-based routing (PBR) Hardware-based Layer 3 routing
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