Request for Information - Network Switch Racks

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Solicitation number
N6449825QXXXX
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19112, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for CVN 70 network switch racks with complex technical specifications. The procurement seeks commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products that can be modified to meet specific naval infrastructure requirements, including detailed rack configurations with precise dimensional and performance specifications. The RFI requires network switch racks that include specialized components such as fiber optic patch panels, uninterruptible power supplies, core network switches, rack-mounted sealed PCs, and modular master clock systems. Potential vendors must demonstrate capability to meet rigorous military environmental qualification testing standards, including shock (MIL-DTL-901), vibration (MIL-STD-167), and electromagnetic interference (MIL-STD-461) specifications. The response deadline for this pre-solicitation notice is January 29, 2025, with the initial notice posted on January 14, 2025.

The procurement is not designated with any specific set-aside status, indicating it is open to a broad range of potential contractors. The network switch racks are specifically designed for CVN 70 naval applications and must adhere to strict technical requirements, including a maximum rack weight of 1,000 pounds, precise center of gravity measurements, and specific dimensional constraints of 78.75 in x 24.06 in x 37.46 in. The technical specifications call for two Siemens MX5000 switch chassis (or equivalent), two uninterruptible power supplies capable of 30-minute backup power, and four fiber optic patch panels with 48 ST couplers per panel. Key components include rack-mounted sealed PCs with Windows 10 or RHEL 8 operating systems, a Brandywine Modular Master Clock, and a Ship Control System network switch. While no specific award value is mentioned, the complexity and specialized nature of the equipment suggest a potentially significant procurement investment for naval telecommunications infrastructure.

Notice text

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Navigation Critical Distribution System (NCDS) support team has a requirement for CVN 70 network switch racks. Below are some of the general and form-fit-function (FFF) specific requirements. The Government is seeking all possible solutions/responses to meet this requirement. Responses are sought for existing products that can be modified to fit the Government’s need.**this is not a request for purchase order**

GENERAL

  • Appurtenant equipment to assemble rack and components shall include, but are not limited to, terminal boards, cabling, EMI power filters, labels etc.
  • Any COTS software/licenses/technical manuals or other data purchased as part of a component purchase shall be provided to the government.
  • All wiring/cabling installed shall be labeled in plain language to identify component being connected – eg “Power A to Core Network Switch PS 1”
  • Front and Rear Rack rails shall be tapped (threaded not straight/thru holes).
  • Metal hinges shall be used.
  • Rack front door and removable side & rear panels shall be lockable.
  • The design shall ensure that no components or fiber connectors contact front door or rear/side panels when closed.
  • Shock Isolators shall be included on rack assembly (bottom and sway) when delivered.

FFF REQUIREMENTS

Weight: The overall weight of the rack shall not exceed 1000 lbs.

Center of Gravity: Center of Gravity (COG) shall be approximately 26.05 in from the bottom of the rack, 12.11 in from the left side of the rack, and 14.58 in from the front of the rack.

Dimensions: External dimensions, including bolt pattern are critical. The dimensions of the rack, including the shock mounts, sway mounts and rigging bolts, shall be 78.75 in. x 24.06 in. x 37.46 in. (Height x Width x Depth) with a maximum shock excursion of 3.5 in. around the entire perimeter of the rack.

Patch Panels: The racks shall include four (4) total fiber optic patch panels with 48 fiber optic ST couplers per patch panel, allowing for 192 total fiber optic termination points.

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS): The racks must include two (2) Uninterruptible Power Supplies capable of providing uninterrupted power to all components inside the rack for a minimum of 30 minutes in the case of a complete loss of power.

Power Distribution Unit (PDU): Power from UPSs shall be distributed to all internal electrical components via PDUs. Internal rack components having redundant power supplies shall have each power supply fed from a different PDU.

Core Network Switch Requirements: 2 Siemens MX5000 *or equivalent* switch chassis (MR1),

each having the following module configuration:

Core Switch #1 (Top):

2 AC Power Supplies (MHIF)

1 Control Module (MCM01, L3SEL3HW)

1 Switching Module w/ 2 10GBaseLR Interfaces (MSM70)

1 4-port 1000BaseLX Line Module (M4FG03)

4 8-port 100BaseFX Line Modules (M8FX11)

1 16-port 10/100BaseTx Line Module (M16TX01)

Full MX5000 Assy Siemens P/N: 6GK6050-0MM26-6DG1-ZA10+B00+C01+D04+E04+F04+G18+H04+J01

Core Switch #2 (Top):

2 AC Power Supplies (MHIF)

1 Control Module (MCM01, L3SEL3HW)

1 Switching Module w/ 2 10GBaseLR Interfaces (MSM70)

1 4-port 1000BaseLX Line Module (M4FG03)

4 8-port 100BaseFX Line Modules (M8FX11)

1 16-port 10/100BaseTx Line Module (M16TX01)

Full MX5000 Assy Siemens P/N: 6GK6050-0MM26-6DG1-ZA10+B00+C01+D04+E04+F04+G18+H04+J01

Each Core Network Switch shall have a minimum of 1U spacing between itself and the rack enclosure or other rack components.

Cable Management Tray:

2U rack height, used to route and cover/store fiber jumper slack

Located below lowest Core Network Switch

Ortronics OR-808044549 or similar.

Rack Mount Sealed PC CPU: The rack-mountable workstations shall adhere to standard Electronics Industries Alliance (EIA) 19 inch rack mounting standards.

Windows 10 or later OS / RHEL 8 or later OS

8GB RAM (threshold), 16 GB RAM (objective)

Minimum 2 RJ45 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet ports

Minimum 2x 100Base-FX ports

Minimum of 1 SFP for 1000Base-LX

Minimum 1 SVGA, 1 DVI and 1 DisplayPort or HDMI

Locking front cover with any ports and on/off button covered with common key currently used within US Navy Fleet.

Capable of using installed KVM and display

Sealed – no fans

0-60C operating range minimum.

2x 500GB solid state removable hard drives minimum

USB ports front and rear (qty 2 min front qty 2 rear min)

2U Max Height

Shall be able to be serviced without having to remove from rack.

3.10 Pull Out Keyboard/Trackball/Display:

1U pull out keyboard Trackball and Display for Rack Mount Sealed PC CPU

Must be able to pull out and lock into place and open screen at least to 90degree perpendicular to keyboard.

Modular Master Clock: Brandywine Modular Master Clock *or equivalent* having the following module configuration:

2 AC Power Supply Modules (033000014)

2 Modular Master Clock Rubidium Oscillator Assemblies (033000004)

2 Modular Master Clock Modules (033000003)

1 Optical Crosslink Module (033000011)

1 NTP Server Module (033000015)

10 Universal Output Signal Modules (033000010)

3.12 Ship Control System (SCS) Network Switch (CVN Configuration Only):

1 Siemens MX5000 switch chassis (MR1), having the following module configuration:

2 AC Power Supplies (MHIF)

1 Control Module (MCM01)

1 Switching Module w/ 2 10GBaseLR Interfaces (MSM70)

6 8-port 100BaseFX Line Modules (M8FX11)

Full MX5000 Assy Siemens P/N: 6GK6050-0MM26-6DG1-ZA10+B00+C01+D04+E04+F04+G04+H04+J04

Environmental Qualification Testing: Network Switch Racks shall meet shock (MIL-DTL-901), vibration (MIL-STD-167), and EMI (MIL-STD-461).

Final rack assembly (including all internal components in their service mounting positions) shall be designed to meet all requirements of the Referenced Documents including vibration, shock, EMC, temperature, humidity, fungus, and inclination. If not previously referenced in this document, the latest revision of the following shall apply as minimum standards:

Shock: MIL-S-901 Grade A

Vibration: MIL-STD-167

EMC: MIL-STD-461

Operating Temperature: 0-50oC (objective) 45 oC (threshold), MIL-STD-810

Non-operating Temperature: -40 - 70oC, MIL-STD-810

Relative Humidity: 10 – 90% non-condensing, MIL-STD-810

Salt fog and fungus: MIL-STD-810

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
LCS Independence Data Acquisition Units (DAU) Latest solicitation Solicitation
This notice Pre-Solicitation
LCS Independence Data Acquisition Units (DAU) Original Pre-Solicitation

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