Updated RFI 25-I-7801 Ixia.pdf

Solicitation Number: M68909-25-I-7801

Description: FY25 Ixia Software Maintenance NAICS: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) Agency: Department of the Navy Office: United Sates Marine Corps, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) Location: Camp Pendleton, CA Notice Type: Sources Sought – Request for Information (RFI)

Synopsis:

The Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA), under its Infrastructure and Information Services Division (I2SD) and Marine Corps Network Engineering Laboratory (MCNEL), seeks market research to identify qualified resellers capable of providing brand-name Keysight Technologies (Ixia) software renewals, CyPerf cloud-based subscriptions, and maintenance for perpetual licenses.

This procurement supports network and application simulation/stimulation on the Perfect Storm platform, ensuring continued operational readiness, interoperability, and cybersecurity for Marine Corps Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cybersecurity, and Intelligence (C5I) systems.

This procurement is structured as a Base Year (FY25) + 3 Option Years (FY26–FY28). The Base Year includes fixed quantities for FY25, while the Option Years (OY) include quantity ranges to provide flexibility for future mission needs.

Requirement Details

The Government requires brand name Keysight Technologies (Ixia) software renewals and maintenance for perpetual licenses as outlined below:

Notes for Line Items – FY25 Keysight Technologies IXIA Subscription Renewal

All items must be TAA Compliant.

Titles and descriptions must be clear and easily understood. Overly technical or ambiguous wording should be avoided or explained.

Subscription renewals must ensure seamless service continuity with no lapses in access or functionality.

Line Item

Part Number Mfr Title/Description Base Year

(FY25)

OY 1

(FY26)

OY 2

(FY27)

OY 3

(FY28)

0001 909-5010-T Keysight Technologies

Ixia Annual Subscription Renewal for BreakingPoint VE and CyPerf Subscriptions: Renewal for prior subscriptions, including SKUs 939-9600, 939-9610, and 938-series (e.g., 938-1008, 938-1010, 938-1031). Includes tools for advanced application performance and security testing.

Each

0 – 1 Each

0 – 1 Each

0 – 1 Each

0002 909-0840 Keysight Technologies

Ixia NTS Maintenance Renewal for IxNetwork VE Tier-3 Perpetual License:

Renewal of maintenance for perpetual license supporting IxNetwork VE Tier-3. Includes software updates, technical support, and access to customer web portals.

Each

0 – 1 Each

0 – 1 Each

0 – 1 Each

0003 909-0840 Keysight

Technologies

Ixia NTS Maintenance Renewal for IxLoad VE Tier-3 Perpetual License:

Renewal of maintenance for perpetual license supporting IxLoad VE Tier-

3. Includes upgrades, patches, and 24/7 technical support.

Each

0 – 1 Each

0 – 1 Each

0 – 1 Each

0004 909-0752-T Keysight Technologies

Ixia NVS Essential Technical Support for Keysight CloudLens vTap 10- Pack Perpetual Licenses: Renewal of prior maintenance for CloudLens vTap 10-pack perpetual licenses. Includes advanced hardware replacement (RMA), unlimited software updates, and 24/7 access to technical support.

Each

0 – 10 Each

0 – 10 Each

0 – 10 Each

0005 909-0752-T Keysight

Technologies

Ixia NVS Essential Technical Support for Keysight CloudLens NSX Add-On Perpetual License: Renewal of maintenance for VMware NSX integration add-on. Includes technical support, updates, and access to customer web portals.

Each

0 – 1 Each

0 – 1 Each

0 – 1 Each

0006 909-0840 Keysight Technologies

Ixia NTS Maintenance Renewal for IxVerify Perpetual License: Renewal of maintenance for perpetual license supporting IxVerify. Includes ongoing updates, troubleshooting, and access to Keysight support resources.

Each

0 – 1 Each

0 – 1 Each

0 – 1 Each

0007 Vendor Proposed

Keysight Technologies

Vendor-defined solution for upgrading bandwidth capacity for BreakingPoint VE and CyPerf subscriptions (909-5010-T). Proposed solution must be compatible with the CyPerf Bundle (2 licenses x 1Gbps and 4 Agents, 1-year floating subscription, TAA Compliant SW).

Each

0 – 1 Each

0 – 1 Each

0 – 1 Each

Maintenance renewals must include software updates, patches, and technical support. Vendors must specify support levels and response times.

Support renewals should include customer portal access for troubleshooting, downloads, and documentation.

0007 – Flexible Bandwidth Proposal:

Allows the vendor to propose bandwidth upgrades beyond 1Gbps per license for LIN 0001 or P/N: 909-

5010-T.

Vendor must define available tiers (e.g., 2Gbps, 5Gbps, 10Gbps) and provide pricing.

Must be compatible with BreakingPoint VE and CyPerf and align with Keysight’s licensing model and floating worldwide subscription terms.

The current 4-agent configuration is sufficient, and bandwidth increases must not require additional agents.

Any additional hardware or licensing changes must be explicitly stated.

Provides scalability, optimizes network testing, and reduces the need for future separate procurements.

This Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. It is not a notice of solicitation issuance. Responses to this Sources Sought notice and RFI are not offers and do not commit the Government to a contract for any supply or service whatsoever. At this time, the Government is not seeking quotations and will not accept unsolicited quotations in response to this RFI. Submission of any information in response to this market research is purely voluntary and the Government assumes NO responsibility for any costs incurred in responding. Businesses that are small under the listed NAICS code, or a NAICS code applicable to this requirement with the capabilities to deliver the software, are encouraged to reply to this Sources Sought Notice and RFI. A decision to refrain from responding to this Sources Sought Notice and RFI will not preclude a party from participating in any future RFQ, if any is issued. Telephone inquiries will not be permitted, entertained, accepted, or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluation will be provided to companies regarding their capability submissions.

If your organization has the potential capability to deliver this requirement, Capability Statements must address the following:

1. Company Name and Address

2. Point of Contact (POC) information, email, and telephone number

3. Business Size, CAGE Code, DUNS Number and UEI Number

4. Recommended Product Service Code (PSC) and North American Industry Classification

5. System (NAICS) if different from the ones listed in this RFI

6. Any recommended contract vehicles with expiration date

Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to deliver the above-mentioned requirements are invited to submit responses to this Sources Sought Notice.

All responses to this sources sought Notice ID M68909-25-I-7801 must be emailed to kendra.johnson@usmc.mil and marlanea.kirkbride@usmc.mil no later than 12:00pm PST on 25 February 2025.

All interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award of Government contracts.