70--ETHERNET SWITCHES

This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at http://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the Internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Navy Sea Systems Command. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division intends to purchase a quantity of two, 10 Gigabit layer 3 network switches on a brand name or equal basis. The following constitutes the brand name product: Qty 2, part number WS-C4900, Cisco Catalyst 4900M base system with 8x2 optics and 2 half slots; Qty 2, Part number WS-X4920-GB-RJ45, Cisco 20-port wirespeed 10/100/1000 RJ-45 half card; Qty 2, Part Number PWR-C49M-1000AC, 1000 W Power Supply for Cisco Catalyst 4900M; Qty 2, Part number S49MES-1224! 0XO, Cisco Catalyst 4900M Enterprise IOS software without SSH; Qty 8, Part number X2-10GB-SR, Cisco 10GBase-SR Module; and Qty 8, Part number CVR-X2-SFP, Cisco 10 Gig X2 to 1 Gig converter module. The following are the salient characteristics of a 10 Gigabit layer 3 network switch that is an equal product (a quantity of two are required): a 19 inch rack mountable switch that is no larger that 2 rack units in size; Switch must support a minimum of eight 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. All ports must be capable of supporting 10GBase-SR standard; Each switch must come with a quantity of 4, 10GBase-SR modules; Switch must support IPv6 layer 3 functionality in hardware; Switch must support OSPF routing protocol; Switch must provide a minimum of 20 10/100/1000Base-T ports; Switch must be capable of supporting redundant, hot pluggable power supplies. At least one power supply must be included with switch; 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports must also be capable of functioning as 1 Gigabit optica! l ports through the use of a different plug in module. Vendors may quote either the brand name product or its equal, so long as the equal meets the above listed salient characteristics. If quoting an equal product, vendors must adequately demonstrate how the offered product meets the required specifications. Failure to do so may result in a quote being deemed unresponsive. These items will be acquired utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government will not issue a written request for quotations as all items are identified on this notice. All items are to be priced destination to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. Award is anticipated on or before 30 September 2008. Electronic quote submission is encouraged to contact@example.gov but the quote may also be faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000, Attn: XDS12H. The closing date for receipt of quotations is 2:00 pm ET on 10 September 2008.