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BRAND NAME SPECIFICATION

APCON Network Switch

PR# 1300710864

BACKGROUND:

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Code 2522 OHIO Class team is responsible for the life cycle support of the OHIO Class Fleet. Code 2522 is required to manage multiple fielded configurations of the OHIO Class Command and Control System (CCS) in the Life Cycle Support Facility (LCSF). In order to meet fleet requirements, a network-based switching solution is required to quickly and effectively share resources between multiple laboratories and configurations.

Estimated dollar value for this requirement:

Previous Purchases: N66604-13-F-2544 and N66604-06-F-6234

REQUIREMENT:

Product Description Qty

INTELLAPATCH 288

Physical Layer Switch

P/N ACI-3288-AC

A high density single network switch with built-in configuration and connection management capability, network analysis tools, one-to-many connection capability, multi-protocol cross connect, and auto-negotiation of link speeds across connected equipment

BRAND NAME SPECIFICATION:

APCON is the only manufacturer that meets the requirement for a high density network switch with built-in configuration and connection management capability, network analysis tools, one-to-many connection capability, multi-protocol cross connect, and auto-negotiation of link speeds across connected equipment. Due to the high cost associated with some pieces of the CCS, the ability to quickly and efficiently share these resources across multiple configurations is required to execute Code 25’s Fleet Support Mission. APCON’s built-in connection and configuration management tool eliminates the manual effort of patching and re-patching equipment connections, reducing manhours, system downtime, and risk of damaging high-cost/long-lead equipment. APCON’s unique “one-to-many” connection feature allows single input to be shared across several configurations. APCON’s unique multi-protocol cross connect feature allows equipment to be shared across multiple baselines without manual changing of converters depending on baseline requirements. APCON has provided this proven technology through previous procurements, N66604-13-F-2544 and N66604-06-F-6234, to Code 25 to support Fast Attack Combat System laboratiories.

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Product Comparison Matrix:

The following table shows details for four different manufacturers that were considered:

APCON CISCO HP Juniper

Networks High Density Single Network Switch (180 connections)

YES YES YES NO

Built-in Configuration and Connection Management

UI

YES NO NO NO

Built-in Network Analysis Tools YES NO NO NO One-to-Many Connection capability YES NO NO NO Multi-protocol cross connect YES NO NO NO Auto Negotiation of Link Speeds across connected equipment

YES NO NO NO

RESELLERS:

Market Research was conducted by NUWCDIVNPT 2522 by contacting multiple network switch manufacturers during the period of February 2018 through March 2018. Of the multiple manufacturers contacted, it is determined that only APCON is able to meet the requirements of the NUWCDIVNPT Code 25 LCSF.

APCON products are available directly from APCON or through its authorized partners.

Requiring Department:

Based on the above, I recommend this acquisition be conducted on a Brand Name Specification basis. I certify the technical data which form the basis of this justification are complete and accurate.

APPROVAL:

Contracts Department Branch Head:

Based on the above, I have determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.