Really, Army? Seriously?

Look, if you want to go out and purchase six (6) integrated, secured communications centers camouflaged as a hutch, bookcase cabinet and buffet, fine. But do you have to advertise for fake furniture that hides the James Bond SIPR terminal on Fed Biz Opps?

This specification outlines the contractor's requirement to furnish the Headquarters U.S. Army Forces Command (HQ FORSCOM) senior leaders with NIPRNET/SIPRNET compatible office furniture for their houses/quarters at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. This requirement calls for the furnishing of, delivery of, and installation of the furniture. Items requested are Trusted Systems products OR EQUAL. The item descriptions are as follows:
Furniture: Deliver and install six (6) integrated, secured communications centers camouflaged as a hutch, bookcase cabinet and buffet. Communications center should be constructed using hardwood of medium cherry stain to match living quarters d cor. Shall be designed with unrestricted air flow, safe and PDS inspections, acoustical silencing, and hidden access points. Further requirements include superb functionality for SIPRNet users with a laptop. Needs to include an embedded folding laptop tray. Needs to have a secured KVM Switch to select between the various networks. Require a pedestal PC tray for convenient access and storage of NIPRNet workstations or DRSN phone sets.

* New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products or used products. No "GREY" market items. Must be able to hide and securely house security container
1. The executive cherry desks should be configured in the following fashion:
a. Center Drawer or Keyboard Tray
b. 2 drawers plus file drawer in left side bay
c. NIPR PC Tray in right side bay
2. The Incognito cherry executive credenzas should be configured in the following fashion:
a. Right side opening
b. Hardware that matches the cherry desk
c. Keyboard shelf in top and right drawer
d. Mounting for 2 drawer letter file safe in left cabinet.
3. The Incognito Executive IPS Cabinets/IPS Container should be configured in the following fashion:
a. Thermostatic fan cooling system
b. Rack mount TEMPEST panel (24" deep)
c. 19" Roll out rack assembly, 9U (20" deep)
d. All equipment must be compatible both in appearance and connectivity and color should match on all furniture/incognito equipment.

Oy vey....

h/t Greg

By: Brant