DoDIN-Approved Cisco Networking & Edge at Naval Station Norfolk, VA
Naval Station Norfolk is the world's largest naval station by fleet concentration, home port to four carrier strike groups and headquarters of U.S. Fleet Forces Command. Fourteen piers, dozens of ships, and a joint tenant footprint spanning the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard put unusual density on this installation's network.
- DoDIN APL
- TAA
- FIPS 140-3
- STIG
Mission-ready Cisco for Naval Station Norfolk
Delivering FIPS-compliant and TAA-approved Cisco edge networking to support continuous Afloat/Ashore operations for the U.S. Navy at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk — resilient, secure connectivity from the pier to the data center.
What buying Cisco at Naval Station Norfolk looks like
Fleet Forces Command's presence means Norfolk's network has to support fleet-wide command-and-control functions, not just base administration — a mix of high-availability data-center infrastructure, secure enclaves for classified fleet planning, and pier-side connectivity for ships loading data before getting underway. That combination pushes buyers toward Cisco Nexus in the data center core, Catalyst for distribution and access layers across a sprawling base footprint, and Identity Services Engine to keep visiting-ship networks, tenant-command traffic, and Fleet Forces systems properly segmented from each other.
Navy contracting at Norfolk runs through Navy ePS and regional NAVFAC/fleet contracting offices, with SEWP a common vehicle for IT hardware and GPC covering routine small purchases. Given the base's role as flagship fleet headquarters and its joint tenant mix, RFQs typically specify TAA-compliant sourcing and a documented STIG-compliant configuration up front — and given the sheer number of commands on one installation, vendors who can support multi-building, multi-tenant rollouts rather than single-site jobs tend to fit this base's procurement pattern better.
How to buy
The purchasing paths we support today, so your acquisition team can move fast and compliant. Our GSA Multiple Award Schedule application is in progress.
- GPC / Government Purchase Card (direct)
- Simplified Acquisition (SAP, FAR Part 13)
- FAR-based purchase orders (open market)
- GSA eBuy
- WAWF / PIEE invoicing
- GSA MAS — application in progress
Compliance documented up front — on the quote, not after award.
- DoDIN APL
- TAA
- FIPS 140-3
- STIG
Cisco platforms for the Navy
Catalyst 9300 / 9400 Series
DoDIN APL ASLAN campus switching
Ruggedized edge routers (ASR / NCS 540)
Hardened, FIPS-validated edge
FIPS 140-3 VPN & encryption
Secure transport for sensitive enclaves
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Network access control
Cisco Secure Firewall
Boundary defense & segmentation
Need a specific SKU or a full bill of materials? Request a quote — we source the entire Cisco catalog, with TAA-compliant options.
Naval Station Norfolk procurement FAQ
Q1Who issues network hardware requirements at Norfolk — the base or the individual commands?
Both. Base-wide infrastructure typically runs through Navy Region Mid-Atlantic and NAVFAC contracting, while individual tenant commands, including Fleet Forces Command elements, can issue their own smaller requirements. Vendors should confirm which office owns a given requirement before quoting.
Q2What's expected for network gear supporting pier-side or ship-to-shore connectivity?
Pier infrastructure needs to handle variable, high-turnover connections as ships come and go, which argues for Catalyst access switching with strong port security and segmentation via Identity Services Engine rather than static, trust-everything configurations. TAA compliance and STIG documentation are standard expectations.
Q3Is SEWP or GSA Schedule more common for Navy IT buys at Norfolk?
Both see use. SEWP is common for larger IT hardware requirements given its Navy-wide familiarity, while GSA Schedule and Navy ePS-managed contracts cover a lot of the remaining volume. Small refreshes at the unit level often just use GPC micro-purchase authority.
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