Switch Replacement - MARSOC

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Justification for Sole Source / Brand Name" form, used to document the rationale for procuring goods or services from a specific vendor or brand when a competitive procurement is not feasible or appropriate.

• Customer Market Research Signature: Records the date, name, rank, and title of the individual conducting market research, along with their signature.
• Contracting Requirement: Details the type of requirement (e.g., NAICS, FSC, Supply, Service, Construction).
• Contracting Market Research Requirements: Outlines methods used for market research, analysis of capabilities, and conclusions reached.
• Contracting Mandatory Sources: Assesses the availability of mandatory sources for the requirement.
• Contracting Anticipated Solicitation Method: Indicates the intended method of solicitation (e.g., Competitive, Limited Competition, Small Business Set-Aside, Other).
• Contracting Market Research Approval: Records approval of the market research findings.
• Contracting Commercial Item Determination: Provides a determination regarding whether the item is a commercial item.
• Contracting Sole Source Approval: Records the final approval for a sole source acquisition.

This document provides insight into the government's justification for potentially awarding a contract without full and open competition. It details the market research conducted, the rationale for selecting a specific source (or brand), and the determination that the item is commercial. Bidders interested in sole source opportunities or those who believe they could offer a competitive alternative may find this document useful for understanding the acquisition strategy and potential barriers to entry.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "G-6 Network Switch Refresh" (Product Service Code: 7G21). The government is procuring specific Cisco brand name network switches and related accessories.

• The solicitation details a comprehensive list of Cisco network switches, memory modules, power supplies, cables, rack mount kits, and software licenses.

• Specific Cisco part numbers are provided for each item.

• The requirement is for "Brand Name" items only; quotes offering "equal" or alternative products will not be considered.

• All items must be delivered by July 31, 2026.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

• The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 334210.

• A Class Waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) has been issued by the SBA for this NAICS code, allowing small business offerors to supply Brand Name items manufactured by large businesses.

• Questions regarding the solicitation are due by May 29, 2026, via email to Ger.yang.mil@socom.mil.

• Quotes must be received no later than June 15, 2026, 11:00 AM EST, via email to Ger.yang.mil@socom.mil and krissia.i.avelares.mil@socom.mil.

• All quotes will be evaluated on an all-or-none basis.

• Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote meets the evaluation factors and is determined to be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical acceptability will be based on the ability to provide the exact specified Cisco brand name products, quantities, and part numbers.

• Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 334210.

• Small business offerors are authorized to supply Brand Name items manufactured by a large business due to an SBA Class Waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule.

• The document includes extensive details on contract administration, including DFARS and FAR clauses related to payment, invoicing (WAWF), item unique identification, and disclosure of unclassified information.