SAM #R2508DISA

Procurement of Cisco Network Hardware, Fiber Optic Cables, and Software for Edwards AFB

This opportunity involves the procurement of network connection hardware and Cisco networking equipment for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) at Edwards Air Force Base, supporting the Air Force Test Center's 420th Flight Test Squadron. - Government Buyer: - Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) - United States Air Force, Air Force Test Center (AFTC), FA9302 office at Edwards AFB - OEMs and Vendors: - Cisco Systems, Inc. (primary OEM for routers, modules, software, and licenses) - Corning Incorporated (fiber optic cables and glass) - Products Requested: - Cisco Catalyst C8300-1N1S-4T2X Routers (2 units, part number: C8300-1N1S-4T2X) - Cisco Catalyst NIM Modules, power supplies, rack mount kits, blanks, and SFP transceiver modules (quantities mostly 2-4 units) - Cisco DNA software subscriptions, licenses, and support (2 units each) - Multimode and singlemode fiber optic cables, including Corning Clearcurve and SMF-28e Ultra glass (2 units each) - Network Plug-n-Play Connect, TE agent for IOSXE, ThousandEyes WAN Insights Embedded License, Cisco Umbrella for DNA Advantage - Notable Requirements: - All items must be provided as specified; partial support responses are not accepted - Includes both physical hardware and software/network management solutions - Compliance with U.S. Export Restriction for C8000 series - NAICS code: 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) - Quantities: - Most hardware and software items requested in quantities of 2 or 4 - Combination of network hardware, fiber cables, and software subscriptions/licenses - Period of Performance: - Not specified; likely includes multi-year software subscriptions and hardware deployment - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on scope and Cisco equipment, estimated range: $100,000 - $250,000 - Competing Products: - Juniper Networks routers and software - Arista Networks switches and management solutions - HPE Aruba networking hardware and software - Extreme Networks edge routers and fiber solutions

Description

Description(s):  Request for Information for R-2508 DISA NETWORK CONNECTION

THIS IS A MARKET SURVEY FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPISIS. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS OR ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SYNOPSIS IS TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF POTENTIALLY QUALIFIED SOURCES AND THEIR SIZE CLASSIFICATIONS (SMALL BUSINESS, LARGE BUSINESS, ETC.). PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF A SOLICITATION, AS ONE DOES NOT EXIST.  

1.  Purpose.

This is a Request for Information in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential sources for R-2508 DISA NETWORK CONNECTION

2.  Requirement.

This acquisition anticipates seeking a contractor who can provide the R-2508 DISA Network Connection services for the 420 FLTS at Edwards AFB, CA. The requirement consists of multiple parts required for this requirement. Please see the Statement of Requirement (SOR) attached to this RFI for additional details.

3.  Information requested.

The Government requests interested offerors that can fully support this requirement furnish the following information:

1. Company name, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Cage Code, address, points of contact, phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

2. Information should include a brief description of experience in providing the all parts for this requirement as specified on the Statement of Requirements (SOR). The information package must be clear, concise, and complete. The Air Force is under no obligation to provide feedback to the company, or to contact the company for clarification of any information submitted in response to this request.

3. Identification of business size (small or large) and identify the socioeconomic disadvantaged category, as defined the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 19 and currently listed in the System for Award Management (SAM). Small business size standards are published by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and may be found at www.sba.gov/size/sizetable2002.html. The potential North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes assigned to this procurement is 334111 “Electronic Computer Manufacturing”. The Small Business Size Standard is $1,250 employees.

4. Any other information deemed useful to the Air Force.  Information packages should be limited to no more than 3 pages.

4.  Inquiries. Any qualified and interested companies responding to this announcement must be able to support all areas. NO partial support responses from industry will be accepted.

The due date and time for responses to this synopsis is on 03 September 2026 by 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time.

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