Brocade Network Switches

THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to procure the Brand Name Brocade the OEM brand network switches (a networking device that connects devices together on a computer network, by using packet switching to receive, process, and forward data to the destination device) that is a platform use across multiple NAVAIR sites. This procurement is on a small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought synopsis with information sufficient to support a set-aside. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Government-wide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code(s) is/are: 541712 with associated size standard of 1,000 members of employees. A continuing need is anticipated for the addition networking device across existing RDT7E Network. Items being procured is are in the table below.

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Part #

Description

Qty

1

BR-MLX-MR2-M

Brocade MLXE/MLX GEN2 MGMT M MOD FOR 4-8 AND 16-

SLOT SYSTEMS INCLUDES 4 GB RAM 1 INTERNAL FLASH DR

3

2

BR-MLXE-4-MR2-M-AC

Brocade MLXE-4 AC SYS W/ 1MR2 M MGMT MOD 2HIGH S

3

3

BR-MLXE-ACPWR-1800

Brocade 16 8 &4SLOT MLXE & 16 & 8SLOT XMR/MLX AC

6

4

MLXE4-SVL-NDP-3

Brocade 3YR NBD PTS SUP NETIRON MLXE4 SYS

3

5

PC15USA

Brocade NEMA 5.20 PWR CORD RPS4 AND SI-ACPWR

6

6

BR-MLX-10GX20-M

Brocade MLX 20PT 10GBE 1GBE M COMBO MOD

3

SUBMIT YOUR RESPONSE to this NOTICE VIA E-MAIL to Lauren.S.Morgan@Navy.MIL. In response to this sources sought, please provide: 1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code. 2. Provide information on proposed solution or alternative solution to the Brocade the OEM brand network switches. 3. Information to help determine if the requirement (item or service) is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc. SUBMIT YOUR RESPONSE to this NOTICE VIA E-MAIL to Lauren.S.Morgan @ Navy.MIL. Response due April 13, 2016 at 14:00 EST.

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