Enterprise Access Layer Switch – 48-Port Multigigabit
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C10B26Q0212
- Agency
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VA Technology Acquisition Center
Headquarters, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Place of performance
- Eatontown, New Jersey, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information & Technology is conducting market research for enterprise access layer switches—specifically 48-port multigigabit devices operating at 1/2.5/5/10 Gbps with Power over Ethernet Plus Plus (PoE++) capability and Layer 3 functionality. This sources sought notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment to award a contract. Potential vendors are required to submit technical specifications aligned with the VA's salient specifications document, which details comprehensive requirements including VXLAN support with EVPN control plane capabilities, cloud-based FedRAMP-authorized management solutions, and advanced networking features such as 802.1x authentication and QoS classification. Respondents must provide firm contact information, business status and certifications, proposed contract vehicles (such as GSA or NASA-SEWP), informal market research quotes, and detailed product specifications. The response deadline is February 27, 2026, and vendors are advised that all future solicitations will be posted on the Governmentwide Point of Entry, making it essential for interested parties to monitor that system for additional procurement information.
This pre-solicitation notice includes no set-aside designations and involves no incumbent contractors or current award values disclosed in the notice. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541519 (Information Technology Value Added Resellers) and PSC code 7F20 (IT and Telecom - IT Management Tools/Products). The VA's detailed salient specifications indicate a substantial enterprise-grade requirement, including support for stacking 9 or more switches with 100 Gbps bidirectional capability and cloud-based management platforms capable of managing up to 50,000 network devices across 300 primary locations and 3,000 sub-locations. The solicitation will also include a 5-year maintenance support option as a separate line item. Potential offerors should note that responses to this sources sought notice will not be returned and non-response does not preclude participation in any subsequent formal solicitation process.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Updated to include VA Salient Specifications. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information & Technology is seeking information regarding Enterprise Access Layer Switches.
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 VA to contract for any supply or service. Further, the VA is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The VA 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 Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code is: 541519 Information Technology Value Added Resellers
No brand name specified. Please submit techncial specifications with your response
1. Enterprise Access Layer Switch – 48-Port Multigigabit (1/2.5/5/10G) with PoE++ (802.3bt), Layer 3, Stackable, includes all necessary power cords and software - TAA compliant.
2. 5-year Maintenance Support Option
RESPONSES
In response to this sources sought, please provided:
1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address and Unique Entity ID number
2. Business status (including small business type (s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.
3. Contract vehicle proposed (GSA, NASA-SEWP, Open Market, etc.)
4. Informal Market Research Quote for planning purposes
5. Specifications for product being offered.
RESPONSE SUBMISSION
Please submit responses via email to mary.accomando@va.gov. VA reserves the right not to respond to any or all emails or materials submitted.
Update #1 ·
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information & Technology is seeking information regarding Enterprise Access Layer Switches.
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 VA to contract for any supply or service. Further, the VA is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The VA 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 Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code is: 541519 Information Technology Value Added Resellers
No brand name specified. Please submit techncial specifications with your response
1. Enterprise Access Layer Switch – 48-Port Multigigabit (1/2.5/5/10G) with PoE++ (802.3bt), Layer 3, Stackable, includes all necessary power cords and software - TAA compliant.
2. 5-year Maintenance Support Option
RESPONSES
In response to this sources sought, please provided:
1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address and Unique Entity ID number
2. Business status (including small business type (s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.
3. Contract vehicle proposed (GSA, NASA-SEWP, Open Market, etc.)
4. Informal Market Research Quote for planning purposes
5. Specifications for product being offered.
RESPONSE SUBMISSION
Please submit responses via email to mary.accomando@va.gov. VA reserves the right not to respond to any or all emails or materials submitted.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Salient Specifications.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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