Question and Answers _Solicitation CISCO_Hardware Equipment_09012026.pdf
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- BD3--0082
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This is a Questions and Answers document for federal contract solicitation BD3-0082 regarding IT Hardware Equipment and Cisco Parts procurement.
The document addresses three clarifications regarding product specifications and vendor authorization requirements. First, it confirms that the correct Extreme Networks part number is X435-24T-4S, resolving a discrepancy between the description and part-number column in the solicitation schedule. Second, it clarifies that Cisco GLC-SX-MMD Compatible TAA Compliant items (Part Number GLC-SX-MMD-AO) require either an authorized Cisco distributor/reseller or acceptable authentication documentation. Third, it establishes that offerors need not hold direct Cisco authorized-reseller status themselves; instead, they may source required new Cisco equipment through an authorized Cisco distributor/reseller provided they submit the required authentication documentation. These clarifications emphasize the solicitation's requirement for exact parts without deviations or alternatives, while providing flexibility in the sourcing methodology for Cisco products.
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BD3-0082 Q & A
IT HARDWARE EQUIPMENT AND CISCO PARTS
1. On the Extreme Networks line, the description identifies X435-24T-4S, while the part-number Column identifies X435-8T-4S. Because the solicitation requires exact parts and prohibits deviations or alternatives, please confirm which exact Extreme part number controls.
Correct part number is : X435-24T-4S
2. . The schedule identifies “Cisco GLC-SX-MMD Compatible TAA Compliant,” Part Number GLC- SX-MMD-AO. Please confirm whether this item is considered a Cisco product for purposes of the solicitation's Cisco authorized-reseller/authentication requirement.
Must be an authorized Cisco distributor/reseller or the required authentication documentation is acceptable.
3. The instructions state that the oƯeror must be an authorized reseller of Cisco products at quote submission. Please confirm whether the oƯeror itself must hold Cisco authorized-reseller status, or whether sourcing the required new Cisco equipment through an authorized Cisco distributor/reseller with the required authentication documentation is acceptable.
Must be authorized Cisco distributor/reseller or the required authentication documentation is acceptable.
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