Cisco Ethernet and Passive Optical Transport System Class J&A
ID: AFLCMC-PZIT-CiscoType: Justification
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8604 AFLCMC PZIWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7228, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: DIGITAL NETWORK PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7G21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5554ce268fa84edeb4a77d3393155745/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to procure Cisco brand-name Ethernet and Passive Optical Transport System (POTS) equipment for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This procurement involves out-of-band transport switches, Ethernet switches, and related management and monitoring hardware/software, with an estimated cost of $12 million. The justification for limiting the sources to Cisco is based on the existing infrastructure and the need to avoid significant cost duplication and delays that would arise from using alternative brands, ensuring compatibility and interoperability within the Air Force's network. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Travis Hoefler at travis.hoefler@us.af.mil or Richard T. Saltsman at richard.saltsman@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Travis Hoefler
    travis.hoefler@us.af.mil
    Richard T. Saltsman
    richard.saltsman@us.af.mil
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    88CS Cisco JA FAR Part 8 - Limiting Sources_FINAL Redacted.pdf
    This Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A) outlines the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's (AFLCMC/PZIT) intent to acquire Cisco brand-name out-of-band transport switches, Passive Optical Transport System (POTS), Ethernet switches, and related management/monitoring hardware/software for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). The estimated cost is $12 million. The justification for limiting sources to Cisco is based on FAR 8.406-6(b)(1), citing the essential nature of the brand due to existing infrastructure, significant cost duplication, and unacceptable delays if alternative brands were used. Continuing with Cisco reduces training, spare parts, and maintenance costs, leveraging an existing Air Force-wide support contract (GEMSS). Market research indicated no other vendors could meet the requirements without substantial cost duplication and negative impacts on network configuration management, architecture, and interoperability. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated cost fair and reasonable, expecting competition among authorized Cisco vendors. The 88th Communications Squadron (88 CS) will continue market surveys to identify future opportunities for full and open competition.
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