Invitation-to-Bid- PSSD26-ADMIN-6356- Cisco Chassis Switch- Amendment Q A.pdf
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This document is an Amendment 1: Q&A addendum to Invitation to Bid (ITB) PSSD26-ADMIN-6356 issued by San Bernardino County Human Services/Information Technology Services Department on March 24, 2026, for the procurement of a Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series chassis switch. The amendment addresses five key clarifications regarding equipment specifications and licensing terms. San Bernardino County confirmed acceptance of the C9400-LC-48HN line card as a like-for-like substitution for the C9400-LC-48UX, which has reached End of Sale status with the last purchase date of April 30, 2026. The County declined requests for a side-by-side comparison of the substituted components and specified that bidders should quote 5-year DNA licensing to align with the chassis configuration rather than the default 3-year term. Additionally, the County clarified that only a single Supervisor card is required for this bid, rejecting the industry best practice recommendation for redundant Supervisor cards.
The amendment reflects critical updates to the original bid specifications in response to vendor inquiries regarding component availability and configuration options. The County was initially unaware of Cisco's End of Sale announcement for the original line card specification but confirmed the situation directly with Cisco and subsequently approved the alternative C9400-LC-48HN part number. These clarifications ensure that all bidders submit proposals based on the same updated technical requirements and reduce ambiguity regarding licensing duration and supervisory module configuration, thereby facilitating a fair and competitive bidding process with a proposal submission deadline of March 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time and anticipated contract award during the week of April 6, 2026.
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San Bernardino County Human Services/ITSD
Invitation to Bid Cisco Chassis Switch
No. ITB# PSSD26-ADMIN-6356
Date: March 24, 2026
Amendment 1: Q&A
Issued: March 24, 2026
1. Would the County consider accepting a bid that includes the C9400-LC-48HN as a like-for-like substitution, given that the C9400-LC-48UX may have limited availability and no future support path?
Please quote the C9400-LC-48HN part number. The County has no objections.
2. Given the End of Sale status, would the County like us to provide a side-by-side comparison of the C9400-LC-48UX and C9400-LC-48HN to assist in evaluating the substitution?
No.
3. Is San Bernardino County Preschool Services aware of the End of Sale announcement for the C9400-LC-48UX, and has Cisco’s recommendation replacement, the C9400-LC-48HN, been evaluated as an alternative? CISCO PUBLICAATION: Last day to purchase requested line card is April 30th 2026-https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9400-series-switches/catalyst-9400-48port-upoe-mgig-24p-eol.html
No, the County was not aware but confirmed with Cisco. Please quote the replacement part # C9400-LC-48HN
4. There is no specification for the number of months for DNA licensing. Default is 3 years. Alignment with Chassis is 5 years. Please advise preference.
Please quote 5 year DNA Licensing https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9400-series-switches/catalyst-9400-48port-upoe-mgig-24p-eol.html https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9400-series-switches/catalyst-9400-48port-upoe-mgig-24p-eol.html
San Bernardino County Human Services/ITSD
Invitation to Bid Cisco Chassis Switch
No. ITB# PSSD26-ADMIN-6356
5. Chassis configured in bid specifies only one Supervisor card. Best practices is for redundant Supervisors, does the County desire redundant supervisor cards as is recommended as best practice?
No, secondary supervisor is needed for this bid.
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