Synopsis- west point wren modernization PHS 2

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Installation Contracting Office at West Point, New York, issued this Special Notice on behalf of the Department of Defense to solicit proposals for the West Point WREN (Wireless Research Education Network) Modernization Phase 2 project. The solicitation will be released electronically via the CHESS IT Platform during the week of April 27, 2026, with a response deadline of May 29, 2026. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns. The project involves acquiring Cisco brand network components and associated licenses to modernize the wireless infrastructure supporting the United States Military Academy's Chief Information Office. The estimated contract value is $1.7 million with a delivery date of August 31, 2026.

The objective of this procurement is to provide specialized Cisco network equipment, storage devices, power systems, and fiber optic cables necessary to maintain and upgrade the WREN network's homogeneous infrastructure, which is critical to supporting the Academy's educational and research missions with 100% network availability. Contractors must ensure their System for Award Management (SAM) registration is current and valid, including both their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code, prior to submitting proposals. As a Small Business set-aside, only small business entities are eligible to compete for this contract. The procurement is being conducted through a firm-fixed-price task order mechanism using FY 2026 Other Procurement Army funds, and interested contractors should carefully review all solicitation documents once released, as the criteria stated therein will govern the evaluation process. The specialized nature of this requirement—maintaining compatibility with existing Cisco systems and the high costs of transitioning to alternative vendors—supports the restriction to Cisco brand products as justified through the applicable acquisition authority.