LCR Network Equipment - CHESS
ID: W911QY25QAP03Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY

NAICS

Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTE (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ca89e7bd5f2a43ea99dd7873f298c69b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground - Natick Division, intends to procure Cisco network equipment as part of a Lifecycle Replacement (LCR) initiative under the Army's Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) program. This procurement focuses on acquiring critical network infrastructure components, including firewalls and switches, to replace outdated equipment that is no longer supported, ensuring compliance with established product standards. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable vendor capable of meeting the specified requirements, with an estimated delivery timeframe of 30 days post-award. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Alexander Ponusky at alexander.m.ponusky.civ@army.mil by December 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM EST.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alexander Ponusky
    (508) 206-2022
    alexander.m.ponusky.civ@army.mil
    Timothy Konetzny
    timothy.m.konetzny.civ@army.mil
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    Attachment 1 - Brand Name Justification - NETWORK Equipment LCR_Redacted.pdf
    The memorandum outlines a procurement action by the Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground pertaining to the acquisition of Cisco network equipment for the DEVCOM Soldier Center. The contract, classified as a new requirement under the CHESS ITES-3H framework, focuses on Lifecycle Replacement (LCR) of critical network infrastructure elements, including several models of Cisco firewalls and switches necessary for compatibility and operational continuity within existing systems. This procurement is categorized as a brand name buy, justified by the need to replace outdated equipment that is no longer supported and to ensure compliance with approved product standards set by DISA. The contract is set to be awarded to the lowest priced, technically acceptable vendor that meets the stipulated specifications. Additionally, the justification for limiting competition will be publicly posted for transparency, adhering to federal regulations. The estimated delivery timeframe for the equipment is within 30 days following contract award, highlighting the urgency of this procurement to maintain operational capabilities within the Army's network.
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