When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on August 24, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $4,669,941.

It was issued by Department Of Administrative Services. The work is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Small business authorized or experienced in Cisco Smartnet maintenance. Cisco-certified networking and hardware support professionals. Experience supporting wireless controllers, access points, and UCS components. Capacity to provide government contract support in Ohio.

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Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Columbus, Ohio, United StatesPosted: August 18, 2026Deadline: August 24, 2026

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SUMMARY

An Ohio government authority seeks a small business vendor for Cisco Smartnet maintenance covering wireless controller and UCS hardware components. Questions are due August 21, 2026, with bids due August 24, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have an active Mbe certification at the time the solicitation closes
Must be a supplier on state contract Sts534612 or offer the item on an existing state contract
Quoted price must be at or lower than contract pricing
Must provide Cisco Smartnet Maintenance only; no third party or substitutions
Must include the applicable state contract number in the grid
Must complete the item grid as the sole response for evaluation

BUDGET

Verified

$4,669,941

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Solicitation opens August 17th, 2026.

Inquiry period ends August 21st, 2026.

Solicitation closes August 24th, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 21, 2026

Issuing Agency

Department Of Administrative Services

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Ohio is seeking a vendor to provide Cisco Smartnet maintenance services. The supported equipment includes a Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller supporting 50 access points with a rack kit, 8GB DDR4-2133 MHz RDIMM memory, a 240GB 2.5-inch Enterprise Value 6G SATA SSD, and a Trusted Platform Module 1.2 for UCS with SPI-based support.

All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by August 21, 2026. The procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses, and bids are due by August 24, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on August 24, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $4,669,941.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Department Of Administrative Services. The work is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Small business authorized or experienced in Cisco Smartnet maintenance
Cisco-certified networking and hardware support professionals
Experience supporting wireless controllers, access points, and UCS components
Capacity to provide government contract support in Ohio

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