ITAC-Test Center

The Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Joint Base San Antonio is procuring specialized network testing equipment and support services for the Information Assurance Technical Assistance Center (ITAC) Tech Refresh Test Center, which functions as the Air Force's Type 1 Cryptographic Support and Test Lab. The procurement centers on Spirent (now VIAVI Solutions) N12U test chassis equipment, networking components, multicast testing packages, optical transceivers, fiber optic accessories, and associated support services. The justification for this limited-source procurement establishes that the Spirent N12U platform is the sole equipment on the market capable of automating testing through test chaining with minimal monitoring while meeting mandatory NSA Binding Operational Directive (BOD) Joint Functional Testing requirements for HAIPE and Ethernet Data Encryption (EDE) devices across data speeds from 100Mbps through 400Gbps. Market research conducted through GSA RFI, Sources Sought notices, and the 2GIT platform confirmed that competition is not available. The solicitation was posted on February 9, 2026, with a due date of February 10, 2026, representing an expedited procurement timeline.

This procurement is being conducted with no set-aside designation and is being awarded directly to Spirent through authorized GSA MAS Schedule 33411 resellers, with market research identifying CNI Sales and SD3IT as confirmed authorized resellers. The contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award under the Multiple Award Schedule Program authority for a 12-month period with renewal options available. The procurement includes fourteen line items encompassing one N12U PX3 QSFP28 chassis, two MX2-10G-S12 modules, four FX2-1G-S16 modules, two DX3-QSFP-DD-2-825A modules, 64 copper SFP transceivers, 24 optical SFP+ transceivers, 12 QSFP28 transceivers, 12 QSFP+ transceivers, 12 optical fiber breakout assemblies, two multicast test packages, and 12 months of TestCenter Gold Support with renewal options. Delivery timelines range from 12 to 30 months depending on specific line items, with expedited delivery options available at additional cost. The place of performance is San Antonio, Texas, and the Competition Advocate approved the justification on January 22, 2026, with Contracting Officer coordination completed on December 18, 2025.