Switch Tech Refresh
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA462525SSES001a
- Agency
-
Global Strike Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7G21 It And Telecom - Network: Digital Network Products (Hardware And Perpetual License Software)
- Place of performance
- Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri 65305, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Air Force 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman AFB, Missouri is conducting a Sources Sought process for a Switch Tech Refresh procurement to replace end-of-life network equipment with CISCO switches. The requirement involves procuring specific quantities of two CISCO Catalyst 9300 switch models: 6 units of the C9300-24S-A (24 GE SFP ports) and 116 units of the C9300-48P-A (48-port PoE+ switches), along with comprehensive warranty and support services including 24/7 technical support, on-site infrastructure response, and network preventative maintenance. The government expects a 30-day delivery lead time after receipt of order and requires vendors to provide capabilities statements addressing project timeline, concerns, recommended NAICS codes, and suggestions for improving the salient characteristics. Responses must be submitted via email to Lt Brittainy Shirley and Elizabeth Smith by 2:00 PM CST on Friday, August 8, 2025, and must include company information, CAGE Code or UEI number, and specific responses to the government's questions. The procurement is currently categorized under NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and PSC 7G21 (IT and Telecom Network Digital Products).
This opportunity has no set-aside designation, making it available to all qualified vendors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are mentioned in the Sources Sought notice, suggesting this may be a new requirement or the government is seeking to identify all potential sources in the marketplace. While specific contract values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the documentation, the procurement involves a substantial quantity of network infrastructure equipment totaling 122 CISCO switches across the two specified models. The government has updated the salient characteristics document once during the Sources Sought period, with the revised version dated August 5, 2025, indicating active refinement of requirements based on market feedback or internal reviews.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Update: Attached updated Salient Characteristics dated 5 August 2025. - EWS
____ End of Update ____
This is an official Sources Sought.
The U.S. Air Force 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman AFB, MO is posting this Sources Sought to find potential vendors to accomplish Switch Tech Refresh and meet the specifications of the attached salient characteristics.
The government’s delivery lead time is expected to be 30 days ARO.
Responses are to be sent via email to Lt Brittainy Shirley at brittainy.shirley@us.af.mil and Elizabeth Smith at elizabeth.smith.48@us.af.mil 2:00 PM CST, Friday, 08 August 2025. Please include the Sources Sought Identification Number or title in the subject line of the email submission.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
- Please read the attached salient characteristics thoroughly then provide a capabilities statement specific to this need.
- Please answer the following questions:
- If a more suitable NAICS is recommended for this requirement, please provide the recommended code.
- How long would this endeavor take you?
- What are your concerns on this project that may not have been addressed?
- What areas of the salient characteristics could be more clear?
- Please recommend additional considerations not taken into account on the salient characteristics.
- Offeror questions are due by 2:00 PM CST, Friday, 08 August 2025
Please include the following information in your response/narrative:
- Company name, address, and point of contact, with email address and phone number
- CAGE Code and/or Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number
Update #1 ·
This is an official Sources Sought.
The U.S. Air Force 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman AFB, MO is posting this Sources Sought to find potential vendors to accomplish Switch Tech Refresh and meet the specifications of the attached salient characteristics.
The government’s delivery lead time is expected to be 30 days ARO.
Responses are to be sent via email to Lt Brittainy Shirley at brittainy.shirley@us.af.mil and Elizabeth Smith at elizabeth.smith.48@us.af.mil 2:00 PM CST, Friday, 08 August 2025. Please include the Sources Sought Identification Number or title in the subject line of the email submission.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
- Please read the attached salient characteristics thoroughly then provide a capabilities statement specific to this need.
- Please answer the following questions:
- If a more suitable NAICS is recommended for this requirement, please provide the recommended code.
- How long would this endeavor take you?
- What are your concerns on this project that may not have been addressed?
- What areas of the salient characteristics could be more clear?
- Please recommend additional considerations not taken into account on the salient characteristics.
- Offeror questions are due by 2:00 PM CST, Friday, 08 August 2025
Please include the following information in your response/narrative:
- Company name, address, and point of contact, with email address and phone number
- CAGE Code and/or Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number
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