Cisco Network Transceiver Modules, Network Switch Modules, and Media Converters

Description

The 87th Contracting Squadron is seeking information from industry for the purpose of conducting market research for critical networking hardware, specifically Cisco network transceiver modules, network switch modules, and associated delivery. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or any other type of contractual document. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ). NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. Statement of Characteristics The 87th Communications Squadron requires the procurement of critical networking hardware to sustain, enhance, and maintain base network infrastructure capabilities. The requested equipment will support ongoing contingency operations and improve the reliability of network communications. Specifications The Government is seeking sources capable of providing brand-name or equal Cisco network transceiver modules and switch modules for delivery to the 87th Communications Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The anticipated requirement includes the procurement and delivery of network hardware components, including Cisco network transceiver modules and Cisco network switch modules. The contractor shall provide all components listed in the Statement of Work and ensure all items are compliant with Cisco technical specifications, configuration requirements, and applicable Trade Agreements Act requirements. This requirement is for procurement only. No physical installation, site readiness review, configuration, integration, functional testing, user acceptance testing, or decommissioning services are required. Shipment tracking information shall be provided as soon as it becomes available, and hardware shipment shall be completed within 60 days of award. The requirement includes, but may not be limited to, the following types of equipment: Cisco network transceiver modules Cisco network switch modules Cisco Catalyst series compatible components Cisco 10G/40G/100G network modules and related transceivers, as identified in the SOW For full requirement details, please refer to Attachment 1 - Cisco Networking Hardware SOW. Information Requested Capability to provide the required Cisco network transceiver modules, switch modules, and related networking hardware. Confirmation that the contractor can deliver all required hardware within 60 days of award. Confirmation that all items provided will be compliant with Cisco technical specifications and applicable Trade Agreements Act requirements. Whether the company is an authorized Cisco reseller, distributor, or otherwise capable of providing the required Cisco hardware through an approved supply chain. Small business size status of the company, including any small business socioeconomic contracting programs, such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, that your firm is registered under. Response Guidelines Responses must specifically describe the contractor�s capability to fulfill the requirement as stated in the Statement of Work and meet the requirements outlined in this RFI. Companies who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses via email no later than 25 May 2026 to A1C Theodore Hyatt at theodore.hyatt@us.af.mil. Questions Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by email to A1C Theodore Hyatt at theodore.hyatt@us.af.mil. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submission of their responses. Disclaimer The issuance of this sources sought is being done strictly for the purpose of market research. This sources sought will be the basis for collecting information on capabilities available and is being issued solely for information and planning purposes. All information contained in this sources sought is preliminary and subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. Issuance of this sources sought will not result in contract award and is not to be construed as any form of commitment on behalf of the Government. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submission of their responses.