Brand_Name_Justification__Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE/BRAND

HAVE NOT

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Cisco

NAS Oceana requires upgrade of its existing Mission Coordinator and operator workstations to enable efficient operation during live and debrief missions using Tactical Combat Training System (TCTS), Electronic Warfare (EW), and Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking. The improved display capability will provide the mission coordinators and Fleet/Exercise representatives with superior threat video and other displays allowing the coordinators to have real-time decision-making capability. If network equipment is required for this system, then Cisco equipment shall be acquired based on the justification given below.

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE/BRAND NAME

BRAND NAME

SOLE SOURCE

Cisco. The Yuma range, along with the entire West and East Coast tactical training ranges utilize Cisco equipment and software in their networks. To maintain compatibility with the rest of the network and to avoid new equipment and operations and maintenance costs, it will be to the Government's advantage to continue to acquire Cisco equipment and software. The new costs, including the cost to replace all network equipment, spares, and logistics costs, is estimated to be $14.9M (see attached Excel sheet).

For this particular task, Cisco equipment (routers and/or switches) may be required so that the video and data matrix switch and other interface equipment can be connected seemlessly into the Oceana network. In addition, routers and switches from any other manufacturer will have to be tested thoroughly, and will have to be added to the Oceana Authority to Operate (ATO). More equipment and software will have to be acquired so that this new equipment could be properly controlled and managed in the Oceana network. Consequently, it is to the Government's advantage to acquire Cisco network equipment, if it is needed, as part of this acquisition.

Other brands of network equipment may work in the network, but will not be configurable remotely as they will not operate on Cisco proprietary protocols.

Certification:

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following are not appropriate causes to warrant sole source/brand name justification:

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