STATEMENT OF NEED.pdf

Statement of Need: Swish Data Border Router Upgrade

This Statement of Need describes the Naval Research Laboratory's requirement to replace an End-of-Life border router with a new Cisco Border Router system and associated components. The vendor must deliver a complete Cisco solution including the Catalyst 8500-12X Edge Platform as the primary router, along with 23 line items encompassing software licenses, support packages, power supplies, cables, memory modules, and network accessories. The specific Cisco components required include DNA subscription packages, support enhancement licenses, network advantage stacks, and platform selection options. All items must be delivered to the Naval Research Laboratory at 7 Grace Hopper Avenue, Mail Stop 2, Monterey, California 93943, with attention to Brian Fox.

The period of performance requires system installation and service within 90 days after contract award, with one year of Parts and On-site Labor (POP) support beginning from the award date. Inspection and acceptance criteria specify that all delivered items must be received in full working order to be accepted as final by NRL. The document does not specify contract vehicle, response deadlines, award dates, pricing terms, or set-asides, as this Statement of Need appears to be an initial requirements document rather than a complete solicitation.