BRAND NAME ONLY Cisco Network Hardware, 10x network switches and associated accessories

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of 10x network switches and associated accessories. The solicitation is issued by NSWC Philadelphia Division.

• The core requirement is the procurement of network switches and accessories.

• Specific items listed in Section B include various Cisco Catalyst switch modules, SFP modules, and power supplies.

• Section C outlines the general requirements, including definitions and clauses related to Navy support contractors and commercial supplier agreements.

• The delivery date is specified as 12 June 2026.

• The period of performance is from the date of award, with a 30-calendar day lead time to completion of performance.

• Pricing arrangement for all items is Firm Fixed Price.

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office by 08 May 2026.

• Evaluation will be based on price and technical acceptability, with the award intended for the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer.

• The government may evaluate up to five lowest-priced quotes for competitive range determination.

• Offers must be for all units of all items.

• This RFQ is not identified as a Small Business Set-Aside.

• Additional provisions and representations are attached.

• The document includes detailed clauses regarding contract administration, payment instructions (WAWF), cybersecurity requirements (CMMC), unique item identification, and various representations and certifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Brand Name Justification for a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to procure Cisco Network Hardware for a technology modification of the Land Based Test Environment (LBTE). The LBTE is a recreation of the Machinery Control System (MCS) and Engineering Control System (ECS) network on land, and it requires hardware that matches shipboard equipment for development and operation.

• The procurement is for specific Cisco Catalyst 9300X, 9300, and 9200L series switches, along with various transceiver modules, power supplies, and cables.

• The hardware is required to maintain compliance with the shipboard Risk Management Framework (RMF) package and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) parameters.

• Cisco hardware is essential for compatibility with existing DDG 1000 components and to avoid risks associated with using non-compliant hardware, such as software redevelopment costs and potential loss of shipboard functionality.

• The items are Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) parts.

• Delivery is expected 6 weeks after contract award.

• No option quantities or periods are included.

• Market research identified two companies capable of providing all necessary parts and several open market providers.

• Pricing information and comparisons are contained in an attached Excel file.

• The document indicates a "Small Business" set-aside is being considered (checkbox marked 'YES').

• This justification precludes the use of full and open competition due to the brand-name requirement for Cisco components.