Network Switches QA V2.docx
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This document is a set of Questions and Answers (Q&A) related to a federal solicitation for Network Switches. The solicitation number is FA9101-24-Q-B066, issued by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center (Air Force Test Center).
The key details from the Q&A are: The Government does not have a preference for hardened or commercial network switches, as the operating environment will be climate controlled and within the 32°F to 121°F range. The Government does not want Power over Ethernet (PoE) or any ongoing licensing/subscription fees, and requires perpetual licensing. The minimum required Layer 3 features are OSPFv2, policy-based routing, and hardware-based Layer 3 routing. The Government will manage the switches through an in-house solution or manufacturer-specific tools. No explicit support requirements are listed, and redundant power is not a requirement. There is no incumbent product identified.
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| Network Switches Combined Synopsis Solicitation.docx | DOCX document | |
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| Requirements Document Network Switches and Fiber Modules.pdf | ||
| FA910124QB066 Provisions and Clauses.pdf |
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Network Switches (FA910124QB066) Q&A Version 2 – 13 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
Question 3: How do you plan on managing this number of switches? No mention of this in the quote. Should this be included?
· Answer: In-house solution (or manufacturer specific if necessary). This is outside the scope of the requirements document.
Question 4: The requirement state "deliver 37 network switches with no ongoing license or subscription fees". Does this mean you want one year of support included?
· Answer: If licensing is required for operation of appliance, it should be perpetual and not on-going or subscription based. No explicit support requirements listed in the scope of the requirements document. Whatever manufacturer warranty is included with purchase of the equipment will be sufficient.
Question 5: Do you want the switches to include redundant power? This was not mentioned.
· Answer: Redundant power is not a requirement.
Question 6: Is there an incumbent product? If so who?
· Answer: There is no incumbent.
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