REDACTED Justification - DISA.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings document for a single-source procurement action by the Air Force Technical Center (AFTC/PZZG).

The procurement covers network equipment and associated components necessary to establish an R2508 DISA network connection at Edwards Air Force Base. The action is justified under RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name authority), determining that CISCO networking hardware and LYNN Electronics physical connectivity products possess unique and specialized capabilities essential to meeting Edwards AFB's operational and technical requirements. The findings establish that the Edwards AFB Local Area Network, routing architecture, core switching, and distribution nodes are engineered exclusively on a CISCO-based backbone, and that LYNN fiber optic patch assemblies, copper patch cords, and physical connectivity media represent the standardized baseline for all patching field installations. The determination concludes that no alternative brands or generic substitutes will satisfy the government's needs due to substantial interoperability requirements, warranty preservation, configuration constraints, and strict Department of War cybersecurity mandates. The contracting officer, Jenna Jacobson, approved this single-source justification on September 4, 2026, finding the brand name specifications technically justified, necessary to support the mission, and in the best interest of the Government.