Notice of Intent to Sole Source Procurement for Wells Data Switches at Fort Drum

The United States Army Corps of Engineers intends to sole-source the procurement of Juniper brand data switches and associated equipment to support network infrastructure at Fort Drum. The required equipment includes five Juniper EX4100-F-12P Fanless Switches and five Juniper EX4100-F-12-RME Rack Mounted Ears. The switches must be the Juniper brand name as they are required to function with the existing Juniper-based network system and its proprietary management software. The equipment is essential for providing data connectivity for a wellfield expansion project which involves interior communications work at five well sites. • The procurement is for a sole-source basis in accordance with the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). • The required equipment must be delivered within 60 days of award. • The delivery location is Fort Drum, NY. • The NAICS code for this procurement is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.