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This is an interoffice memo from the Information Systems department at the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) regarding Scope of Work verification for a Cisco switch and Cisco ThousandEyes procurement under Requisition R001381. The memo, dated January 12, 2026, identifies a discrepancy in the Scope of Work Verification form submission, noting that no selection was made for the two available options. The procurement seeks annual support services for products already in use, requiring specific branding (Cisco). The related contract opportunity invites bids from authorized resellers to supply Cisco Switches and Cisco ThousandEyes, with a contract term of six months and a total budget of $471,464.

The memo indicates that the scope of work does not align with the standard verification form categories, suggesting this is a renewal or continuation of an existing support agreement rather than a new procurement. The emphasis on annual support for currently deployed equipment and the requirement for this specific brand indicate that the Authority is seeking continuity in its network infrastructure and monitoring capabilities. The apparent classification challenge reflects the nature of the purchase as a service renewal rather than a traditional equipment acquisition or new implementation project.