Cisco Brand Name Justification & Approval - Request for Information - LMA Powerhouse HVAC System Upgrade
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), specifically the US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT WALLA WAL, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a potential requirement for specific Cisco brand-name products. These products are intended to support the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipment for the Lower Monumental Lock and Dam’s Powerhouse HVAC System upgrade in Kahlotus, WA. This RFI seeks industry feedback on the proposed brand-name requirement, driven by stringent cybersecurity needs. Responses are due by March 6, 2026.
Purpose
This RFI is for information purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. USACE is conducting market research to gather industry feedback on the necessity of using specific Cisco brand-name products. The justification for these brand-name items stems from stringent cybersecurity requirements for interfacing with the Generic Data Acquisition and Control System (GDACS) as part of the HVAC system upgrade.
Scope of Interest
The RFI specifically identifies the following Cisco products for the Powerhouse HVAC System upgrade:
- Cisco IE-3300-8P2S-E: 10-PORT Managed Network Switch
- Cisco IEM-3300-16P=: 16-PORT Gigabit PoE+ Expansion Module
- Cisco PWR-IE170WPC-AC=: 170W, AC to DC Power Supply
- Cisco PWR-IE240WPCAC-L=: 240W, AC to DC Power Supply
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Request for Information (RFI)
- Product Service Code: N041 (Installation Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, at 22:00 UTC
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Kahlotus, WA 99335, United States
- Issuing Office: US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT WALLA WAL, DEPT OF THE ARMY
Additional Notes
Vendors interested in providing feedback on this brand-name inquiry should email Nathan Bruce, Contract Specialist, at nathan.i.bruce@usace.army.mil. The Contracting Officer plans to prepare a Justification and Approval (J&A) documentation for the upcoming solicitation package, indicating a potential sole-source award if no suitable alternatives are identified.