Description
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is seeking to acquire a Spirent N12U Test Center to replace the current end-of-life Spirent N11U Test Center. The new system will be used for testing and evaluation of High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE) and Ethernet Data Encryption (EDE) devices. The required items include the N12U PX3 QSFP28, MX2-10G-S12, FX2-1G-S16, DX3-QSFP-DD-2-825A, and other related accessories and support services. The acquisition is justified under the Limited Sources provision of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) due to the unique requirements of the Air Force's testing mission and the need for compatibility with existing systems.
* The Spirent N12U Test Center is the only system that can provide the full range of data speeds required for testing HAIPE and EDE devices.
* The system has automated testing capabilities that conform to relevant standards and allow for efficient testing with minimal manpower.
* The acquisition includes a trade-in of the existing N11U chassis and some line cards, which will reduce costs.
* The contract will be for a 12-month period, with options for renewal.
* The estimated contract cost is not explicitly stated, but it is mentioned that the reuse of some existing line cards and the trade-in of the N11U chassis will result in cost savings.