Test Pilot School B2750 Fiber Switches 250616145216

Classification Product Service Code: 5930 NAICS Code: 335313 Place of Performance: Edwards, CA 93524 USA Description This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information (RFI) to afford industry an opportunity to provide information regarding their capabilities to provide commercial items and services. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. Parties that respond will not be paid for the information submitted. The Air Force is hereby requesting capability statements and other information from interested sources. General Information: The USAF TPS at the Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB, CA is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy to obtain TAA Compliant and approved items for use in building 2750; fiber switches for classified networks. The contractor shall provide all supplies, transportation, and materials to deliver the gear as needed. The AFTC anticipates awarding a contract under the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 335313 “Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing” with a standard size of 1,250 employees and a Product Service Code (PSC) of 5930. A delivery date of 31 October 2025 is being contemplated. System for Award Management (Sam.gov) registration is mandatory for this contract (see SAM.gov website at(https://sam.gov/content/home). Responses will contribute to the Market Research Report as part of the acquisition strategy development process. Sources responding are invited to provide input and recommendations concerning contract type, contract clauses, and other aspects of the acquisition and anything else that may help to develop an efficient and effective acquisition strategy. If sufficient responsible and capable sources are identified, a formal RFQ will be posted on SAM.gov. Interested parties are requested to furnish a capability statement detailing their capabilities to provide these services, include highlights of experience on similar government or commercial contracts/agreements. In addition, please indicate the following: 1. Business size (Large or Small) 2. CAGE Code/DUNS 3. A list of any contracts or other agreements similar in nature including: a. Program/project name b. Contract number or other identifiers c. Administering office/address d. Point of contact with the current telephone number/Email Adress. The AFTC will not pay for information or comments provided and will not recognize any cost associated with submission of comments. Please provide your response in Microsoft Word or a Microsoft Word compatible format. Submissions should be to the point and no more than 10 double space pages. Responses shall not be proprietary and will be unclassified. Interested vendors should submit responses no later than 25 June 2025 by 5:30PM Pacific Standard Time (PST). Small Business sources responding should state their business size status based on the NAICS referenced above. Replies to this RFI should be sent via email to: 1. Contract Specialist - Cole Staron AFTC/PZZD, Cole.staron@us.af.mil 2. Contracting Officer – Brianna Vicsotka AFTC/PZZD, brianna.vicsotka.1@us.af.mil

*Update 30 June 2025 *-Answers for the Questions and Answers Period • Do you have any specific brand preferences or Models for the Fiber Switches? If yes, please feel free to share the details. Answer: Cisco Catalyst 9300 NIAP Compliance is mandatory for classified networks Existing AF Wide Maintenance Support Contracts including technical support and device replacement via Iron Bow - https://ironbow.com/gemss-usaf-space-force Maximum interoperability, compatibility, and support with existing base infrastructure/networks • Will the configuration and the rules from existing switches need to be ported to the new switches? Answer: Network technicians for the respective networks would provide switch programming; no external configuration is required. • Do you have specific configuration preferences or requirements for the Fiber switches? Any specific VLAN settings, QoS configurations, or other network policies? Answer: Network technicians for the respective networks would provide switch programming; no external configuration is required. Classification Product Service Code: 5930 NAICS Code: 335313 Place of Performance: Edwards, CA 93524 USA Description This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information (RFI) to afford industry an opportunity to provide information regarding their capabilities to provide commercial items and services. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. Parties that respond will not be paid for the information submitted. The Air Force is hereby requesting capability statements and other information from interested sources. General Information: The USAF TPS at the Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB, CA is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy to obtain TAA Compliant and approved items for use in building 2750; fiber switches for classified networks. The contractor shall provide all supplies, transportation, and materials to deliver the gear as needed. The AFTC anticipates awarding a contract under the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 335313 “Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing” with a standard size of 1,250 employees and a Product Service Code (PSC) of 5930. A delivery date of 31 October 2025 is being contemplated. System for Award Management (Sam.gov) registration is mandatory for this contract (see SAM.gov website at(https://sam.gov/content/home). Responses will contribute to the Market Research Report as part of the acquisition strategy development process. Sources responding are invited to provide input and recommendations concerning contract type, contract clauses, and other aspects of the acquisition and anything else that may help to develop an efficient and effective acquisition strategy. If sufficient responsible and capable sources are identified, a formal RFQ will be posted on SAM.gov. Interested parties are requested to furnish a capability statement detailing their capabilities to provide these services, include highlights of experience on similar government or commercial contracts/agreements. In addition, please indicate the following: 1. Business size (Large or Small) 2. CAGE Code/DUNS 3. A list of any contracts or other agreements similar in nature including: a. Program/project name b. Contract number or other identifiers c. Administering office/address d. Point of contact with the current telephone number/Email Adress. The AFTC will not pay for information or comments provided and will not recognize any cost associated with submission of comments. Please provide your response in Microsoft Word or a Microsoft Word compatible format. Submissions should be to the point and no more than 10 double space pages. Responses shall not be proprietary and will be unclassified. Interested vendors should submit responses no later than 25 June 2025 by 5:30PM Pacific Standard Time (PST). Small Business sources responding should state their business size status based on the NAICS referenced above. Replies to this RFI should be sent via email to: 1. Contract Specialist - Cole Staron AFTC/PZZD, Cole.staron@us.af.mil 2. Contracting Officer – Brianna Vicsotka AFTC/PZZD, brianna.vicsotka.1@us.af.mil