KVM Switches

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the Department of the Air Force. It seeks to procure KVM combiner/switches for the Air Dominance Combined Test Force (ADCTF) High Security Lab. The requirement is for a brand name acquisition of "High Sec Labs KVM 8 Port Combiners/Switches" due to specific security certifications (NIAP Common Criteria PP4.0 PSD Protection Profile) that are critical for preventing cyber-attacks and data leakage from air-gapped systems. The government has determined that no other brand can satisfy these needs without significant modification or extensive testing costs.

• Supplies: Multi-port KVM combiner/devices allowing simultaneous display, scrolling, and data manipulation across multiple computer systems and security levels.

• Specific Equipment:

  • 120 units of Secure SH Combiner KVM 8-Port DP/HDMI video (P/N: CPN19448, Model: SC82PH-4)
  • 960 units of Cable TAA - DP to DP 6ft/1.8m (P/N: CPN37654)
  • 625 units of Cable TAA - USB A to USB B 6ft/1.8m (P/N: CPN37658)

• Security: Devices must be certified against NIAP Common Criteria PP4.0 PSD Protection Profile (SC82PH-4 Only) and possess advanced security features to prevent unauthorized access and data leakage.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but falls within one of the ranges indicated at the top of the document (less than $10M, $10M-$100M, $100M-$500M, or greater than $500M).

• Solicitation Method: A Request for Quote (RFQ) will be posted on SAM.gov.

• Eligibility: This will be a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Award Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Distributors: Authorized distributors only.

• 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• The contracting activity is the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Directorate of Contracting, Installation Contracting Division.

• The Contracting Officer is Susana Dryer.

• The Purchase Request number is F150AN4212A001.

• Market research identified four small businesses that could satisfy the requirement.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: FA930226Q0049) for commercial products and services. The government is procuring KVM Switches, specifically Multi-port KVM combiners for HSL.

• Item 0001: P/N: CPN19448, Model: SC82PH-4, Secure SH Combiner KMM 8-Port DP/HDMI video, PP4.0 (Quantity: 120)

• Item 0002: P/N: CPN37654, Model: CPT18, Cable TAA - DP to DP 6ft/1.8m (Quantity: 960)

• Item 0003: P/N: CPN37658, Model: CUT18, Cable TAA - USB A to USB B 6ft/1.8m (Quantity: 625)

• Item 0004: SHIPPING (Quantity: 1)

• All items have a Product Service Code of 7E20, except for SHIPPING (8145).

• All items are priced as Firm Fixed Price.

• Item 0001 requires an Item UID.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but the solicitation indicates a Firm Fixed Price arrangement for the supplies.

• The period of performance is indicated by a delivery schedule of 8 weeks from the date of award for all items.

• The estimated value is not stated in the provided pages.

• Offer Due Date: May 28, 2026, 10:00 AM.

• Submission Instructions: Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30. Invoices are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Evaluation Criteria: The document references FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2, which typically outline evaluation factors. Additionally, FAR 52.219-4 indicates a 10 percent price evaluation preference for HUBZone small business concerns, unless waived.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED" but also has a "100% FOR:" designation which is not filled in.

• FAR 52.219-4 regarding HUBZone small business concerns is included.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference and in full text, including those related to payment instructions (252.232-7006) and item unique identification (252.211-7003).

• Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination (Edwards AFB, CA).