Without the extended software maintenance coverage, the JHITS 5ESS switch software will lapse and maintenance services will not be available causing significant risks affecting operational conditions that could lead to failures and network outages. This would negatively impact telephony connectivity throughout the Pacific, to include global DSN connectivity. The 5ESS extended software warranty is critical to prevent isolation of various military installations throughout Hawaii as well as the global networks supporting the Pacific Warfighter.
This Notice of Intent is not a request for Expressions of Interest (EOI), proposals or quotations. No solicitation document exists and no telephone inquiries will be accepted.
This purchase will be under Acquisition of Commercial Items, FAR Part 12; Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13; and Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized under FAR 6.302-1. Point of contact for this procurement is Jayme Nagao, email address [email protected].