Sources Sought Questions for Cisco Switch.xlsx
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The document is a Sources Sought Questions spreadsheet for a Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC Pacific) market research effort to identify potential suppliers of Ethernet switches for Naval Base Guam. The government is seeking 17 Cisco 4010-4S24P Ethernet switches for four substation SCADA systems, with specific technical requirements including rack-mountable form factor, redundant power supply, Layer 3 switching, and compatibility with existing ICS/FRCS networks.
The Q&A spreadsheet clarifies key technical specifications, including power supply (350W AC), power over Ethernet (not needed), protocol support (CDP, EIGRP), and software-defined access capabilities. The government prefers Cisco switches like the C9300-24T or 24S for climate-controlled areas and typically requests a 3-year DNA subscription. Responses are due by 19 November 2025 at 2:00 p.m. HST, with submissions to be sent electronically to Ms. Kory Ann Jury. This is a market research effort to determine if alternative sources can provide switches meeting the government's performance and approval requirements.
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| N6274226RETHERNET | ||
| Questions and Answers | ||
| Question # | Question | Government Respose |
| 1 | Do you need AC or DC power supply? how much PoE power budget do you need for this switch? | 350W AC for both primary and secondary power supply for the switch. No PoE needed. |
| 2 | IE-4010-4S24P doesn't support stacking. The IE 9320 series has built in stack ports. What is the length of stack cable needed (0.5 , 1 meter)? How many do you need? | No need to provide stack cable if a single switch can support the DDC |
system at the substation. If stacking is required, the shortest length possible. Note: we typically use C9300-24T or 24S for climate controlled areas and would prefer that.
| 3 | You mentioned "Full compatibility with existing and future ICS/FRCS networks". What exact protocols do you need to support | MSTP/backnet/TCP/IP/CDP/EIGRP. CDP and EIGRP is needed to connect to the existing ICS/FRCS network; CDP is a Cisco proprietary protocol. |
| 4 | You mentioned "Software-Defined Access compatible". Are you currently implementing DNA architecture? If yes how many years of DNA subscription do you need? | We typically request for a 3 year license. Software-Defined Ex: |
SDWAN/SDA/Cisco DNA architecture
| 5 | If no what do you mean by "Software-Defined Access compatible" needed for this switch? | Device that can be automatically provision, segmented, and managed Software Defined Access fabric technologies. |
| 6 | Do you need Cisco support? If yes how many years? What service level? Onsite or non-onsite? | Our Cisco support is usually managed by HQ. |
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