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Brand Name Justification for Cisco Switches

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HSTS03-09-Q-CIO150Federal

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The contract outlines a Brand Name Justification for the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) procurement of Cisco Switches. This procurement was conducted through a competitive process and awarded under the Department of Homeland Security's mandatory Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract for IT Technology, known as FirstSource. The justification specifically supports the choice of Cisco switches based on the unique requirements that these products meet, ensuring compliance with the agency's technical and operational needs. The solicitation, identified by number HSTS03-09-Q-CIO150, was posted on June 12, 2009, and is managed by the Department of Homeland Security's Contracting and Procurement office located in Springfield, Virginia. The contract falls under NAICS code 423430, which relates to computer and computer peripheral equipment and software merchant wholesalers. For further details or inquiries, Robert S Coyle serves as the point of contact, reachable via email or phone. This contract reflects TSA’s commitment to acquiring specialized IT equipment through established federal contracting channels to support their security and operational infrastructure.

General Info

TSA procures Cisco switches via DHS IDIQ contract FirstSource for specialized IT security equipment.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Contracting And Procurement

NAICS

423430 - Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

TSA J&A 11-2009-24 - Virtual Server Network Equipment

justification-and-authorization

Low

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJun 12

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AwardedOct 28

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Contracting And Procurement

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Contracting And Procurement

Office AddressSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

Contacts

Robert S Coyle

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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This is a Brand Name Justification for TSA's requirement for Cisco Switches. This action was competed and awarded against the Department Of Homeland Security's mandatory Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery contract for IT Technology, FirstSource.

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