Bayfield Redundant Circuit Components
ID: SSBayfield2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2517 21 CONS BLDG 350PETERSON SFB, CO, 80914-1117, USA

NAICS

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: SERVERS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B22)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e4e832cf8cf54f8c8f72df564dadc8e4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Space Force, is seeking potential suppliers for Cisco brand or equivalent circuit components for use at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado. This Sources Sought announcement aims to gather market research information regarding suppliers' capabilities to deliver the required products, which include various Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series components essential for high-speed network connectivity. Interested parties must respond by 3:00 PM Mountain Time on March 4, 2025, providing details about their business classification and product compatibility, with no compensation offered for responses. For further inquiries, suppliers can contact Cayce Moses at cayce.moses@spaceforce.mil or by phone at 719-556-9293.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cayce Moses
    (719) 556-9293
    cayce.moses@spaceforce.mil
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    Attachment 1 Cisco Product List.docx
    The document presents a list of Cisco products, specifically tailored for potential government procurement. It includes details of the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series, which features multiple SFP+ and SFP modules, encapsulating both high-speed connectivity options (4x10GE and 8x1GE). Notably, the document lists two specific SFP modules: the 10GBASE-SR and 10GBASE-LR, which provide different ranges for network applications. This product overview is likely intended to assist government agencies in evaluating and selecting appropriate networking equipment for their infrastructure needs. The concise format indicates a focus on key specifications necessary for technical assessments in RFPs and grants relating to federal, state, and local levels, ensuring informed decision-making for IT procurements.
    SourcesSought Bayfield Redundant Circuit SAM.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force, specifically the United States Space Force, issued a Sources Sought announcement to identify potential suppliers for Cisco brand or equivalent circuit components for Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. This notice is purely for market research and does not guarantee contract awards; the government will not compensate for responses. Suppliers are requested to provide information regarding their capability to deliver the listed products within 30 days after contract award, and must answer several questions regarding their business classification, product compatibility, and quoting timelines. The solicitation will operate under NAICS code 334111, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Interested parties must submit responses by 3:00 PM Mountain Time on March 4, 2025, to the specified contracting officer. Attached to the announcement is a product list relevant to this procurement effort.
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