Wiss cisco upgrade

The Naval Sea Systems Command, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division, is seeking Cisco servers and telecommunications hardware components to support the Weapons Impact Scoring Set (WISS) program utilized at Navy and Air Force Tactical Training Ranges. This sources sought notice is being posted under Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requirements and indicates the government's intention to award on a brand name basis rather than through competitive procurement. All responsible sources are invited to submit technical capabilities and qualifications demonstrating their capacity to provide the required Cisco equipment and services. The government will evaluate submissions to determine whether to proceed with a competitive procurement or proceed with the brand name award, with the final determination solely within the government's discretion. The deadline for submitting technical capabilities in writing to procurement specialist Elizabeth Groncki at elizabeth.groncki.civ@us.navy.mil is November 5, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. PST, with the sources sought notice number N6426725Q4197 to be referenced in the email subject line.

No set-aside designations apply to this procurement. The purchase description identifies specific Cisco networking equipment requirements including 72 units of Catalyst 9300 24-port PoE+ switches, DNA Advantage licenses, ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent licenses, power supplies, network modules, and SFP transceivers, with total quantities ranging from 1 to 144 units depending on the specific component. The contract includes a 45-day delivery requirement following receipt of order, establishing a relatively expedited timeline for fulfillment. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the scope of equipment and associated licensing suggests a substantial procurement in the information technology and telecommunications hardware category. No incumbent contractors are identified in this notice, indicating this may represent a new acquisition or a transition away from existing arrangements.