Summary: USDA Agricultural Research Service Network Hardware Specifications

This is a Specifications document for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) for Network Hardware in Fiscal Year 2026. The document outlines requirements for purchasing new Cisco Network Switches, Network Modules, and associated equipment to support the migration from AT&T to Lumens data circuits at the U.S. National Primate Research Center (USNPRC) in Athens, Georgia. The project aims to transition systems, devices, phones, and IT-related equipment to the new Lumens circuit while minimizing operational downtime. The total cost of market research is $70,576.87. The specifications include seventeen line items of equipment with specific part numbers, including Catalyst network modules, power supplies, storage components, network stacks, and universal accessories. All equipment must be compatible with support from the Customer Experience Center's Network Operations Center (NOC).

Devices will be configured by the Customer Experience Center (CEC) and deployed under guidance from the SEA IT Project Manager with assistance from local IT staff. The place of performance is USDA/USNPRC located at 950 College Station Road, Athens, Georgia 30605. The point of contact is Todd Lonergan (706-546-3060, todd.lonergan@usda.gov). The period of performance specifies purchase in February/March with expected complete shipment by May 2026. Local IT staff will coordinate installation with NOC staff following successful receipt. The performance requirement measure specifies that devices will provide network connectivity to the USDA Network via the new Lumens data service. No government-furnished equipment is required.