Cisco Switches, Maxwell AFB, AL
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA330024P1002
- Agency
-
Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335313 Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1040 Chemical Weapons And Equipment
- Place of performance
- Montgomery, Alabama 36112, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command is seeking to acquire two Cisco Catalyst 9500 series switches for Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama. The justification for this requirement is to provide more Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) and enable better implementation of Software Defined Networking (SDN) at Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex. The contractor must provide the specified Cisco switches and a Performance Management Plan outlining the timeline for ordering and delivery. The equipment will be shipped to the IT Warehouse at Maxwell AFB, and the technical points of contact are Brian Tillery and Gregory Fenn. The security requirements indicate unclassified services only, with no CAC required.
This is a pre-solicitation notice, and the government has also issued a Sources Sought notice seeking information from industry to assist in finalizing the acquisition strategy. There is no set-aside designation, and the NAICS and PSC codes are not provided. The potential value of the contract is not stated, and the quantity of goods required is two Cisco Catalyst 9500 48-port switches. The due date for responses to the Sources Sought notice is April 17, 2024.
Notice text
STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT
Maxwell/Gunter_42CS_Cisco Switches
26 March 2024
Introduction and Background. The 42nd Communications Squadron at Maxwell AFB, AL has a requirement to acquire Two Cisco C9500 Series Switches. Justification: These switches will provide more Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) and the ability to better implement Software Defined Networking (SDN) on Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEMS. The new requirement consists of Cisco Catalyst 9500 series switches.
3.0 Networking Equipment: The contractor shall provide the following switches:
3.0.1. Cisco Systems (CISCOPRO) Catalyst 9500 48-port x1/10/25G+ 4-port 40/100G, Advantage.
4.0 Performance Management Plan (PMP): ): The contractor shall provide a PMP that shows a timeline from issuance of the contract to delivery of the communications equipment to the delivery location identified in this solicitation. The PMP may be expressed in terms of “days after contract”. This PMP shall include, at a minimum, a timeline for:
Description
Days After Contract
Ordering
Delivery
5.0. Warranty:
5.0.1. Covered under the JELA Contract.
6.0 Technical POCs:
6.0.1. Brian Tillery, 42 CS/SCOL, 953-9777, brian.tillery.ctr@us.af.mil
6.0.2. Gregory Fenn, 42 CS/SCXP, 953-9407, gregory.fenn.ctr@us.af.mil
7.0. Shipping Information: The switches will be shipped to 455 S Kelly St Bldg. 1154/IT Warehouse Maxwell AFB, AL 36112 upon purchase. Attn. of Brian Tillery.
8.0. Security
8.0.1. Security Requirements For Unclassified Services Only, No CAC Required
- Contractor Notification Responsibilities: Not applicable.
2. Installation Access Requirements: No installation access required.
3. Reporting Requirements: Not applicable.
4. Traffic Laws: Not applicable.
5. Random Installation Entry/Exit Checks: Not applicable.
6. Cellular Phone Operation Policy: Not applicable.
7. Wireless Electronic Devices: Not applicable.
8. Firearms and Ammunition: Not applicable.
9. Illegal Weapons. Not applicable.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-00020 Gunter Cisco C9500-48Y4C Switches Upgrade SOR.pdf | ||
| Sources Sought Switches - SAM.pdf |
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