Purchase of Arista 48-Port Switches

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center seeks to procure 48 Arista Networks 7130 Series G3 Connect 48 Layer-1 switches with part number DCS-7130-48G3S-R to replace end-of-life equipment currently used in various Integrated Avionics Test Facilities labs. The solicitation number for this total small business set-aside opportunity is 80NSSC24858196Q, with responses due no later than December 29, 2023. Offerors will be evaluated based on their ability to provide features similar to the replaced APCON switches, including low latency and configurable ports without physical presence to support Space Launch Systems activities.

The NAICS code for this requirement is 334111 and PSC code is 7025. The quantity required is 48 switches, with an estimated lead time of 6 to 8 weeks for delivery to Building 4631 at the Saturn Road facility in Huntsville, Alabama. The total estimated cost is redacted, however using different equipment would impact compatibility and integration with existing test infrastructure. The Arista switches were determined to meet requirements upon evaluation by NASA subject matter experts.