SIPRNet Tech Expansion - Cisco Modular Uplink Switches W/ Additions
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA2543JHSS001
- Agency
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Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- PSC
- 7G21 It And Telecom - Network: Digital Network Products (Hardware And Perpetual License Software)
- Place of performance
- Colorado 80011, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Space Command is seeking to procure six Cisco 24-port fiber switches and associated software licenses for Space Base Delta 2 at Buckley Space Force Base to support secure classified data communications for NC3 operations. The procurement is specifically focused on technical hardware and software for Building 430, including Cisco Layer 2/3 switches with advanced networking capabilities such as programmable ASIC, hardware-based crypto support, and network assurance features. The contract requires delivery within 60 days and mandates that contractors be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 25, 2025, with responses due by April 4, 2025, and falls under the NAICS category of Other Computer Related Services (541519). The procurement is classified under the PSC category of IT and Telecom - Network: Digital Network Products.
The pre-solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, meaning the opportunity appears open to all qualified vendors. The total quantity required is six Cisco C9300-24S-A switches, accompanied by corresponding DNA Advantage licenses, ThousandEyes, DNA Spaces, and Network Advantage software. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the technical specifications suggest a sophisticated networking infrastructure investment. The switches offer advanced technical features including 8GB memory, 16GB flash, USB storage, and stackable switching bandwidth up to 1 TBps. Additional technical requirements include IPv6 hardware support, Precision Time Protocol, Cisco IOS XE, and security features like Encrypted Traffic Analytics and AES-256 MACsec encryption. The contract emphasizes secure, high-performance networking infrastructure for classified communications operations.
Notice text
A requirement for Buckley SFB Operating Location (OL) Mission Support Group (MSG) exists for data hardware switching devices to support secure classified data communications for NC3 operations. This hardware is to be accompanied by several supporting software licenses and physical additions. See the attached Statement of Need for specific information.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SON SIPRNet Tech Expansion.pdf |
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