Communications - Request for Information

Developing specifications for data communication equipment and software and is requesting input from the business community. Routers branch routers; network edge routers; core routers; service aggregation routers; carrier ethernet routers, internal routers. Switches core dwdm (dense wavelength division multiplexing) layer switches; edge optical switches; campus distribution switches; data center switches; carrier aggregation switches; carrier ethernet access switches; fabric and blade server switches; core layer switches; access layer switches. Network security hardware next-generation firewalls (ngfw); network access controls; security gateways. See attached file. This solicitation has some or all Local funding, additional requirements may apply. DES is also hosting a listening session on Microsoft TEAMS for this RFI on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 at 11am PST Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID 264 191 672 852 9 Passcode DW6kx65v. Dial in by phone +1 564-999-2000,,717786142# United States, Olympia (833) 322-1218,,717786142# United States (Toll-free) Find a local number Phone conference ID 717 786 142#.