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The Department of the Navy's Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific plans to exclusively negotiate with Spirent Communications, Inc., for the purchase of four MX2 1G Ethernet 12-Port Test Modules and forty-eight copper Ethernet transceivers. This sole-source procurement, conducted under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 acquisition procedures for commercial items, is intended to support the government's existing Spirent Test Center systems, which are used for automated IP data traffic generation and ensuring IP and routing protocol compliance. Spirent Communications is identified as the only known source capable of supplying this specialized equipment. This acquisition does not involve a formal solicitation process or request for quotes, but interested parties can submit evidence demonstrating their capability to fulfill the contract requirements. The government retains discretion in deciding whether to proceed without competition based on any responses received. Responses must be submitted by email by 5:00 p.m. EST on August 20, 2019. The contracting activity is located at NIWC Pacific in San Diego, CA, and the equipment will be used to enhance high-density core routing and Ethernet testing capabilities for Navy applications.

General Info

Navy to exclusively negotiate with Spirent for Ethernet test modules supporting routing compliance.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

NAICS

334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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PostedAug 14

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

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OfficeSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

Office AddressSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA

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Full Description

The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Spirent Communications, Inc., located in Calabasas, CA for four (4) MX2 1G Ethernet 12-Port Test Modules (High Density Core Routers) and forty-eight (48) copper Ethernet transceivers. Spirent Communications, Inc., CAGE Code # 0XJK0, is classified as other than small business. This equipment will be procured in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12-Commercial Items and FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The 4 Spirent MX2 1G Ethernet 12-Port Test Modules (High Density Core Routers) and 48 copper Ethernet transceivers (SFP RJ-45 10/100/1000 Base-Ts) will be used in coordination with the Government's Spirent Test Center systems already in use for automated IP data traffic generation and IP and routing adherence. Spirent Communications, Inc. is the only know source that can provide the requested equipment. This is not a request for quotes and a solicitation package will not be issued. Sources interested in responding to this requirement must be able to provide compelling evidence that they can provide the abovementioned requirement as specified. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses received is solely within the discretion of the government. Responses must be received via email (contact@example.gov) by 5:00 p.m. EST on August 20, 2019.