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This Sources Sought document from the 42d Contracting Squadron at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, seeks market research for replacing existing ethernet switches in core network infrastructure. The Air Force is specifically interested in Cisco brand products or alternative solutions that can seamlessly integrate with the current network environment without modification. Respondents must provide company details, business type, NAICS code, and demonstrate capability to meet network equipment requirements by 2:00 PM CST on May 23, 2025.
Key submission requirements include verifying product availability through documentation like price lists or product sheets, confirming network compatibility, and addressing authorization for Air Force network operation. The opportunity targets various business types (small, 8a, woman-owned, HUB Zone, service-disabled veteran-owned, large) and is part of a core network refresh for Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex under the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command. This is a sources sought synopsis, not a solicitation, and respondents will not be reimbursed for submission costs.
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The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell AFB, AL is requesting information from industry to assist in acquiring a contract to replace old ethernet switches and install new ethernet switches. The Government is seeking information from industry to assist in determining what types of products and capabilities are available in the market for this type of requirement outlined in the attached DRAFT Statement of Requirements (SOR)
NOTES OF IMPORTANCE:
1. A solicitation does not exist for this requirement. This is only a sources sought synopsis, so please do not submit quotes. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought.
2. If the Government decides to pursue a solicitation, portions of your responses to this sources sought may be incorporated into the final solicitation. Respondents are discouraged from submitting any information deemed competition-sensitive or proprietary.
3. Respondents will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred in responding to this sources sought. Information submitted will not be returned to the respective respondents.
4. Oral submissions of information will not be considered in response to this sources sought.
To assist the Government in developing a potential acquisition strategy, please provide the following information:
| 1. | GENERAL INFORMATON: |
| a. | Company name, address, point of contact, voice and fax telephone numbers and e-mail address. |
| b. | Type of business, (i.e., small, 8a, woman-owned, Hub Zone, serviced-disabled veteran-owned small business, large business, etc.). Please provide CAGE Code and UEI Number. |
c. Under which NAICS code does your company usually provide the requirements described in the attached SOR?
d. Please describe any customary commercial contract terms or conditions that you feel would make any resulting contract more effective if applicable.
CAPABILITIES: The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources interested in meeting the requirements of this notice. Please address the following regarding your capabilities in meeting the requirements contained in the description of this notice:
a. Can your company meet this requirement? If so, please provide supporting documentation to verify the items are available (price list, product sheet, etc.) A bill of material or product list are acceptable, but it is imperative that the Government validates items are available from your schedule and not open market items.
b. Is your company capable of meeting this requirement by providing the requested brand name products as referenced in the description of this notice?
c. Cisco brand products represent the current operating environment for the Maxwell AFB network infrastructure. Can your company meet this requirement by providing any other brand of product, other than Cisco? If so please answer the following.
a. Will the provide products seamlessly integrate with the existing CISCO network infrastructure without modification or alternation?
b. Are the products authorized to operate on the Air Force network?
RESPONSES: E-mail responses to this sources sought to the points of contact identified below. The due date and time for responses to this sources sought is at 2:00 PM CST on 23 May, 2025.
SrA Cole Tustin (Contract Specialist) @ cole.tustin@us.af.mil (334)-953-5227
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