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C5ISR Integrated Network Communications RFI Opportunity

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The Federal Integrated Product Team (FIPT) is seeking industry input on advanced networking solutions capable of supporting multi-level classification from Unclassified to Top Secret across voice, data processing, and Video Teleconferencing on a single hardware and software platform. The desired solution must handle IP injections from diverse transport mechanisms such as Satellite Communications, POTS, MB lines, wireless data devices, DSL, and ISDN lines. It should support various network classes (A through E), ensure interoperability with High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE) version 3 devices, and be scalable for routing and switching needs. The network must be manageable through LAN and WAN software, allow remote login and destruction of its operating system, and incorporate open architecture COTS and Government-Off-The-Shelf components. The integrated platform is expected to accelerate services by converging all IP traffic into one network and adapt quickly to emerging technologies, meeting stringent accreditation standards from the U.S. Government and Department of Defense. In addition to robust performance requirements, the solution must exhibit ruggedized hardware and software design with minimal size, weight, and power needs, suitable for harsh environments ranging from -32 to +120 degrees Fahrenheit and resistant to elements like rain, dust, sand, and moisture. Interested parties are invited to submit white papers detailing their capabilities, relevant experience, and interest in responding to the request for information. Submissions may address the entire RFI or specific parts and must be sent via email to the SPAWAR Contracting Officer, Theodore Rivera. This opportunity is managed by the NIWC Atlantic office of the Department of Defense, located in North Charleston, SC.

General Info

Seeking advanced, ruggedized multi-level classified networking solutions with interoperability and scalability.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Niwc Atlantic

NAICS

334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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PostedJul 7

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Atlantic

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OfficeNORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29419-9022, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Atlantic

Office AddressNORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29419-9022, USA

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Full Description

The Federal Integrated Product Team (FIPT) is seeking information from industryon approaches, products and/or standard Networking solutions that enablemulti-level classification (Unclassified up to Top Secret) non-secure/securevoice, data processing, and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) on onehardware/software platform. The hardware and software solution should supportInternet Protocol (IP) injections from a myriad of transport mechanisms. Thosetransport mechanisms include but are not limited to Satellite Communications,Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS), Measured Business (MB) lines, Wireless Datadevices, Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), and Integrated Services DigitalNetwork lines. The network platforms must be able to support all Class (A, B,C, D, E) type networks, interoperable with High Assurance Internet ProtocolEncryptors (HAIPE) version 3 devices, scalable to meet network routing andswitching requirements, manageable through the utilization of Local AreaNetwork (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) software applications. The desiredplatform should allow for remote log in capabilities and remote destructioncapabilities of the Internetwork Operating System (IOS). Hardware and softwaredesigns should include open architecture Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) andGovernment-Off-The-Shelf capabilities. The integrated network package shouldbe able to accelerate all services while converging all IP injections into oneunique ubiquitous network. In addition, it should have the ability to rapidlyintegrate mature advanced technology in focus areas identified in Section 2.0and have the required accreditations from the United States Government and theDepartment of Defense (DoD). The data computing package should be ruggedizedwith minimal requirements to support Size, Weight, and Power (SWAP). Inaddition, it should operate in austere locations that can get as cold as -32and +120 degree temperatures that must be protected but not limited to rain,dust, sand, and moisture. Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a white paperidentifying their capabilities, to include past relevant experience and anyinformation the interested party deems appropriate to demonstrate theircapability and interest in the contents of this RFI - see attachment fordetails and instructions. Interested parties are welcome to address thecomplete RFI or a portion thereof. Responses and questions shall be submitted via email to the SPAWAR ContractingOfficer Theodore Rivera at contact@example.gov.