Juniper Hardware (Firewall, Routers, Switches),

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) has a requirement for CAS Juniper firewall, routers, switches, accessories, licenses, warranty, and maintenance support. The subject requirement is being procured using the Alternative Competition Method in accordance with the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG) and the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(4)(A). In accordance with the PTAG, the USPTO conducted market research and the results indicate that only a limited number of vendors are most likely to successfully meet the agency's needs. As a result, the solicitation will only be issued to the limited number of qualified vendors.