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 solicitation BD3-0082 addressing IT Hardware Equipment and Cisco Parts procurement. The document clarifies specification and authorization requirements for offerors responding to this contract opportunity.
Key clarifications include: the correct Extreme Networks part number is X435-24T-4S (not X435-8T-4S as listed in the part-number column); Cisco GLC-SX-MMD Compatible TAA Compliant items (Part Number GLC-SX-MMD-AO) may be sourced through an authorized Cisco distributor/reseller with required authentication documentation rather than requiring direct Cisco authorization; offerors need not hold independent Cisco authorized-reseller status if they can provide authentication documentation from an authorized distributor or reseller, including through teaming agreements with Cisco-certified small businesses; and the correct Fortinet part number is FortiGate-30G-TAA-FGDUS with 4 x GE RJ45 ports (including 3 internal ports and 1 WAN port). These responses confirm that exact part numbers as specified in the solicitation must be provided, while allowing flexibility in how offerors demonstrate authorization and authentication for required 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.
4. We have a Teaming Agreement with another small business that is Cisco certified. If awarded, we will procure CISCO items through them. Is it acceptable?
Yes, Please provide Cisco certification, with quote.
5. In the solicitation, your have requested Fortinet part # FG-30G-TAA-FGDUS, however we’re unable to find any model against this part number through Fortinet website and its distributors.
Could you please confirm the exact manufacturer part number?
FORTIGATE-30G-TAA-FGDUS 4 X GE RJ45 PORT
FortiGate-30G-TAA-FGDUS 4 x GE RJ45 ports (including 3 x Internal Ports, 1 x WAN Ports)
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