ITAC-Test Center

Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A)

This document justifies the procurement of Spirent Test Center N12U equipment and related services for the Air Force's Information Assurance Technical Assistance Center (ITAC). The ITAC is the Air Force's Type 1 Cryptographic Support and Test Lab, responsible for testing High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE) and other critical systems. The N12U is needed to replace the current end-of-life Spirent N11U system to meet mandated testing requirements and maintain interoperability with other DoD and IC test labs.

• Spirent N12U Test Center Chassis and components: This includes various QSFP28 and SFP+ modules, routing solutions, and test packages to support testing of HAIPE and Ethernet Data Encryption (EDE) software across a range of data speeds (100Mbps to 400Gbps).

• Spirent Test Center Gold Support: This includes repairs, software/firmware upgrades, and priority technical support for the N12U system.

• Trade-in: The procurement includes a trade-in of the current N11U chassis, which is expected to reduce costs.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: 12 months for the N12U chassis and components, with 12-month support contracts.

• Authority: Multiple Award Schedule Program (FAR 8.405-6)

• This is a justification for limited sources, not a solicitation for proposals. The government has conducted market research, including RFIs and Sources Sought notices, to identify potential resellers.

• The Contracting Officer will determine the best value for the government through competition among authorized resellers.

• The justification is based on the unique capabilities of the Spirent N12U system and the need for interoperability with existing DoD and IC test labs that have standardized on Spirent equipment.

• Market research identified two confirmed authorized Spirent resellers: CNI Sales and SD3IT.

• The ITAC test lab is the last remaining DoD test lab to modernize its Spirent Test Center chassis before a critical deadline in early 2026.

• Failure to acquire this equipment would compromise the Joint Test schedule and require hiring additional personnel.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a pricing sheet or a list of available products and their associated details, likely for a procurement opportunity. It lists various hardware components, software packages, and support services related to network testing and traffic analysis.

• Manufacturer Part Number: Unique identifiers for each product.
• Product Name/Details: Descriptions of the items, including specifications, capabilities, and any special conditions (e.g., trade-in requirements, support levels).
• QTY: The quantity of each item.
• Unit of Issue: The unit in which the item is sold (e.g., Each, Lot, Months).

This document is crucial for bidders as it provides the specific products, configurations, and pricing information that the government is considering or has listed. Bidders will need to use this information to:

• Understand the technical components and services required.
• Prepare their own pricing proposals, potentially referencing or matching these items.
• Assess the scope and nature of the procurement.
• Identify any specific support or service level requirements.