Design Architecture for scalable Campus Area Network (CAN)
ID: W15QKN-25-X-13Q1Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-PICAPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

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Computer Systems Design Services (541512)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, is seeking qualified vendors to design a scalable Campus Area Network (CAN) at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. The objective is to create a robust network that can support high-performance connectivity for multiple buildings, accommodating several hundred users per building while adhering to Department of Defense security requirements. This initiative is crucial for ensuring efficient communication and operational continuity across the campus, with a focus on compliance with DOD cybersecurity standards and environmentally sustainable solutions. Interested parties should contact David J. DeCandia at david.j.decandia.civ@army.mil and provide their company information, including past project experience and business status, as this is a sources sought notice for information and planning purposes only, with no commitment from the government to award a contract at this stage.

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