Research Science Network (RSN) Equipment

The Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, is conducting market research (Sources‑Sought RFI HT942626QE014) for Cisco brand networking hardware to support the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). The new infrastructure must provide enhanced throughput capacity, improved network segmentation, and long‑term lifecycle sustainability to ensure secure, uninterrupted mission operations. Respondents are asked to submit a capability statement that demonstrates how they meet the Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs) for this equipment, including compliance with original equipment manufacturer licensing, warranty, and service terms. Only small‑business firms registered under NAICS 334111 are encouraged to respond. Submissions must be electronic (Microsoft Word or PDF), limited to 10 pages of content (cover page excluded), and include a cover page with technical and administrative points of contact, NAICS registration, any ordering vehicles (e.g., OMNIBUS IV, CHESS, GSA), and a statement of commercial‑market offerings. All technical data required to satisfy the MECs must be provided. Responses are due by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on 1 May 2026 and should be emailed to Kirstin L. Quinn (Kirstin.L.Quinn.civ@health.mil) and Emily K. O’Hara (Emily.K.Ohara.civ@health.mil). This RFI is for information only; no contract will be awarded from this notice.

Notice ID

34e0fb0cf9834b58ae0e21d4a7e376d4

Solicitation Number

HT942626QE014

NAICS Code

334111

Classification Code

7B22