Eaker Center SIPR Equipment

The 42d Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base is seeking industry information to finalize acquisition strategy for SIPR classroom hardware, equipment, and associated components to establish a compliant Secret Internet Protocol Router environment in Building M1404, with responses due August 13, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside sources sought, not a formal solicitation; the Government will not award based on responses but may incorporate information into a future procurement.

Place of performance is Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, with IPS containers delivered to the Eaker Center for Leadership Development Building M1404 and network equipment to Maxwell ADP Warehouse.

The procurement requires NIAP-approved Secure KVM switches (2-Port DisplayPort/HDMI with CAC support, model KVS4-1002HVX or equivalent, quantity 7), four Cisco C9200-24P-4G-A++ managed network switches (TAA compliant), four IPS secure containers for cryptographic and network hardware, two 1-Gigabit Single Mode fiber optic transceiver modules compatible with GFE KG-175F TACLANE encryptor, four Leviton 1U 24-port Quickport patch panels, four APC 120V PDUs with NEMA 5-20 outlets, and associated CAT6 patch cables. All hardware must be brand new, fully warranted by original manufacturers, and sourced through authorized distribution channels with no gray-market, refurbished, or counterfeit components. Contractor must ensure compliance with AFMAN 17-1301, AFMAN 17-1203, DISA KVM Switch Security STIG, and TEMPEST emission security requirements. Deliveries require FOB Destination with business-hours scheduling (Monday–Friday, 0730–1600 Central Time) and contractor-coordinated base access or visitor pass arrangement 48 hours in advance. Contractor must provide detailed packing lists with itemized serial numbers, MAC addresses, and NIAP-certified firmware versions, and facilitate rapid exchange for Dead-on-Arrival components under minimum one-year manufacturer warranty.

Responses addressing company information, NAICS codes (541519 primary), CAGE Code, DUNS Number, and capability to meet draft Statement of Requirement requirements should be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Bryant Nguyen (bryant.nguyen@us.af.mil, 334-953-5755) or Contracting Officer Lachandra Thompson (lachandra.thompson@us.af.mil, 334-953-6569) by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time August 13, 2026.