JRSS - Cisco

The contract involves the Government's intent to issue a sole source award to Cisco, leveraging their unique position as the Original Equipment Manufacturer with exclusive access to proprietary defensive countermeasures and device software and firmware. The 33d Network Warfare Squadron (33 NWS) requires a subject matter expert from Cisco to provide specialized services that only the OEM can deliver, ensuring secure and effective management of their network defense systems. This notice is primarily for informational purposes and signals the planned award to Cisco without a competitive bidding process. The solicitation, identified as FA8773-17-R-8015, was posted on June 23, 2017, under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the contract office located at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The place of performance is San Antonio, Texas. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541519, which pertains to specialized computer-related services. Key points of contact for the award and contract administration include Contracting Officers Julie A. Chase and Cathy D. Summers, both reachable via phone and email for any inquiries related to the procurement. This contract underscores the critical dependence on OEM expertise for maintaining advanced cybersecurity measures within military network operations.