Brand-name: Black Box Boxilla centralized Kernel-based Virtual Machine & Audio-Visual (KVM and AV/IT) management system

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Brand Name Justification for Simplified Acquisitions for the Black Box Boxilla KVM & AV/IT Management System. It outlines the need for a centralized, enterprise-level KVM Over IP system manager to enhance security and perform a tech refresh of the existing LAN AV/IT system.

This document details the specific technical and security requirements for a KVM management system, including:

• Core Functionality: Centralized, secure remote access to an unlimited number of endpoints (computers and virtual machines).
• Security Features: Enhanced authentication, access control, accounting, TAA compliance, fault-tolerant architecture, National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) Protection Profile certification for peripheral sharing device version 4.0, isolated data channels, non-reprogrammable ROM, and built-in tamperproof seals.
• Performance: Scalable design, fast switching (<0.5 seconds), pixel-perfect HD DP/DVI video resolutions up to 1920x1080, and always-on resilience with dual network ports.
• Quality: ISO 9001 certification.

The justification states that market research failed to identify any comparable alternatives that meet or exceed these requirements at a better cost, indicating a potential sole-source or limited competition scenario for this specific brand name product.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Black Box Boxilla centralized Kernel-based Virtual Machine & Audio-Visual (KVM and AV/IT) management system." The government is procuring this system, and all items are "BRAND NAME ONLY."

This solicitation details a comprehensive list of KVM and AV/IT management system components, including:

• KVM system management platform

• Desktop touch panels

• SFP transceivers (mini-GBIC)

• Network device mounting brackets

• Video/USB/audio cables

• Audio/video connector adapters

• DVI-D cables

• KVM-over-IP receivers and transmitters

• Touchscreen controllers

• NIAP 4.0 Certified KVM switches

• System deployment and commissioning services (2 days)

• Maintenance and operator training (1 day)

• Shipping and handling

• The contract type is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price contract.

• The period of performance includes a delivery date of May 1, 2026, for all items.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module (PSM).

• The offer submission deadline is April 14, 2026, at 12:00 AM.

• Questions regarding the solicitation are due by April 10, 2026.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced offeror who is deemed responsible and technically acceptable.

• Technical acceptability is determined by demonstrating that the offered product meets the solicitation requirements.

• Offerors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller, verified by an authorization letter or other OEM documentation.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541519.

• The size standard is USD 34,000,000.00.

• All items are "BRAND NAME ONLY."

• Offerors must be properly registered in PIEE and SAM.gov.

• Specific clauses related to EIT accessibility, packaging, marking, inspection, acceptance, and contract administration are included.