NASA/DFRC has a requirement for network switches for the SOFIA program.
The specifications are: (Foundry part numbers referenced)
1)(Qty 6) NI-X-ACPWRA NetIron XMR/MLX AC power supply for 4-slot chassis, 1200W
2)(Qty 2) NI-MLX-4-AC NetIron MLX-4 AC system with 1 management module, 2 switch fabric modules, 1 AC power supplies, fan assembly
3)(Qty 2) NI-X-ACPWRA NetIron XMR/MLX AC power supply for 4-slot chassis, 1200W
4)(Qty 2) NI-X-SF1 NetIron XMR/MLX switch fabric module for 4-slot chassis
5)(Qty 2) NI-MLX-MR NetIron MLX Series management module with 1 GB ECC memory, dual PCMCIA slots, EIA/TIA-232 (RS-232) serial console port and 10/100/1000 Ethernet port for out-of-band management
6) (Qty 2) NI-MLX-1Gx20-SFP NetIron MLX Series 20-port FE/GE (100/1000) module with IPv4/IPv6/MPLShardware support - requires SFP optics
7)(Qty 4) NI-MLX-1Gx20-GC NetIron MLX Series 20-port 10/100/1000 copper module with
IPv4/IPv6/MPLS hardware support
8)(Qty 40) E1MG-SX 1000Base-SX SFP optic, MMF, LC connector
NASA/DFRC intends to purchase the items Foundry Networks. These switches are exact replacements of existing switches and are qualified for flight test. The power/signal interface in the aircraft was designed around the specifications of these switches and the use of other interface cards would require extensive modification which could delay the program schedule and scientific research.
The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on January 19, 2009. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.
An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B".
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