Complete Layer 1 switching fabric
SOL #: FA8307FY26Sources Sought
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA8307 AFLCMC HNCK C3IN
SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78243-7007, United States
Place of Performance
San Antonio, TX
NAICS
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)
PSC
Digital Network Communications Hardware, Software, And Other Equipment Used Within The Core Data Centers And Work Areas, Connecting End Users To The Organization's Local Area Network (Lan). Wide Area Network (Wan) Digital Transmission Equipment, Supporting Hardware And Software Directly Connecting Data Centers, Offices And Third Parties. Includes 1) External Digital Network Transport Equipment (Outside Plant) Physical Communications Infrastructure Connecting To Lan/Wan End Points 2) Copper And Fiber Communications Systems, And 3) Cellular Infrastructure Such As Towers, Repeaters, Switching Systems Dedicated For Cellular Communication. Products And Tools That Enable Or Distribute Voice Services Through On Premise Digital Equipment Including Pbx, Vo Ip, Voicemail And Handsets. (7G21)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Jan 30, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Feb 6, 2026, 10:00 PM
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 Department of the Air Force (AFLCMC) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources for a Complete Layer 1 switching fabric. This market research aims to replace an End-of-Life (EOL) Apcon switch for the ITAC Test Bed Labs at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, TX, supporting NSA joint testing and Air Force customers utilizing HAIPE, CASTNET, and EDE devices. Responses are due February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a new Layer 1 physical switching fabric with specific capabilities:
- Chassis and Port Density: A modular chassis supporting a minimum of (320) 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G ports and (64) 40G/100G ports in a single managed fabric.
- Deterministic Latency: Sub-5-nanosecond (<5ns) latency across all ports and connections to prevent packet jitter in cryptographic testing.
- Automation Software: Proprietary software (e.g., Velocity TestStream) with a 'Snap-N-Restore' or 'snapshot' capability for physical layer testbed topologies.
- Secure Facility Compliance: Certified for placement in a Secret facility, with all wireless capabilities (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) disabled or physically removed.
- Maintenance: Industry standard
People
Points of Contact
Lolita SotoPRIMARY
Richard VillarrealSECONDARY
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Posted: Jan 30, 2026