Q and A Response 2.docx
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- Cisco Network Equipment Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- RFQ-26-PHX-023
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This is a Questions and Answers Response document for the Whiteriver Cisco Network Upgrade Project, addressing vendor inquiries regarding equipment and materials requirements. The document clarifies that the contractor shall provide all standard fiber and copper patch cables in appropriate quantities and lengths as specified in the Bill of Materials (BOM), along with any required optics to support uplinks and inter-switch connectivity with matching pairs compatible to deployed equipment. Standard rack-mounting hardware (rails, brackets, etc.) for switches and power cords for all equipment, including dual power supply configurations, are included with manufacturer-provided equipment; however, the contractor is responsible for ensuring proper installation. For wireless access points sourced from government inventory, the contractor shall reuse existing mounting brackets where serviceable or utilize provided brackets, with the contractor supplying any minor ancillary mounting materials necessary for installation.
This response document supports Solicitation RFQ-26-PHX-023, a Request for Quotation for Cisco Network Equipment issued by the Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service. The solicitation is a 100% Buy Indian set-aside restricted to American Indian and Alaska Native Small Businesses under NAICS code 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee small business size standard. Amendment 3 uploaded this Q&A Response 2 document and extended the quote submission deadline to April 23, 2026, following previous extensions on April 21 and April 22, 2026.
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Q and A.docx | DOCX document | |
| COMBINED SYNOPSIS LPTA.docx | DOCX document | |
| JOFOC_Cisco_IHS_Final.pdf | ||
| BOM.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Whiteriver_Network_Upgrade_SOW.docx | DOCX document |
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Questions/Answers 2 Whiteriver Cisco Network Upgrade Project Confirming the following details:
1. All required fiber and copper patch cables (If possible, please include appropriate quantities and lengths)
1. Fiber and Copper Patch Cables:
The BOM includes optics and backbone connectivity components. All standard patch cables (fiber and copper) required for installation, including appropriate quantities and lengths, shall be provided by the contractor.
2. All rack mounting hardware for switches (ex: rails, brackets, hardware)
1. Rack Mounting Hardware:
Standard rack-mounting hardware (rails, brackets, etc.) required for the switches is included with the manufacturer equipment.
3. Power cords for all equipment, including dual power supply configurations where applicable
1. Power Cords:
Power cords required for operation are included with the equipment. Dual power supply configurations will include manufacturer-provided cabling.
4. Complete optic quantities and matching pairs for all uplinks and inter switch connections
1. Optics:
The BOM includes optics intended to support uplinks and inter-switch connectivity. The contractor shall ensure all required optics are installed as matching pairs and are compatible with the deployed equipment.
5. Wireless access point mounting hardware and connection materials
1. Wireless Access Point Mounting Hardware:
Wireless access points provided from Government inventory include mounting brackets appropriate for the AP model. The contractor shall reuse existing brackets where serviceable or utilize the provided brackets as needed. Any minor ancillary mounting materials required for installation shall be provided by the contractor.
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