Notice of Award - Duranet Switches - FA857926P0013

The Department of the Air Force, through the Software Support office at Robins AFB, has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of Curtiss-Wright DuraNET 3300 Ethernet Switches and Starter Breakout Cable Sets. This acquisition is part of a C5 hardware and software overhaul intended to modernize legacy systems and ensure reliable communication and safety within aircraft systems. The procurement was conducted as a sole-source award based on specific technical requirements and military standards, following unsuccessful competition efforts via GSA and NASA SEWP. The contract requires the delivery of one DuraNET 3300 Ethernet Switch (PN: NET-3300-11) and one Starter Breakout Cable Set (PN: CBL-NET-3300-01) to Robins AFB, Georgia, with a delivery timeframe of 182 days after receipt of order and a final delivery deadline of June 19, 2026. To ensure operational reliability in harsh military environments, the equipment must comply with MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F, MIL-STD-704F, and MIL-STD-1275D. Additionally, all items must adhere to MIL-STD-130 for identification marking and MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage labeling. Contract administration is managed by Contracting Officer Valerie Evans and COR Margaret Gaskill, with invoicing processed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The agreement incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including strict requirements for cybersecurity, the prohibition of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances, and the prohibition of ByteDance applications. The award is designated as a DPAS DO-rated order, emphasizing its priority for national defense.