BIE enan wireless access point replace

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) under the Department of the Interior has issued a Request for Proposal for a WAN Replacement project involving the procurement of 241 Cisco networking equipment items, including Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Series wireless access points, associated licenses, and accessories. This firm-fixed price contract requires delivery within four months of award, with a performance period running from September 4, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Vendors must demonstrate they are authorized distributors with fully manufactured items in stock and provide all-inclusive pricing along with detailed product specifications. The government will evaluate quotes based on conformance to specifications, delivery capability, price completeness, and adherence to set-aside requirements. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM CST on August 28, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to Michelle Nahlee at michelle.nahlee@bie.edu.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) that also qualify as small business concerns under NAICS Code 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing). The procurement falls under PSC category 7G21 for IT and telecommunications network digital products including hardware and perpetual license software. The contract involves replacing 241 wireless access points as part of a broader network infrastructure upgrade initiative. While no specific award value is mentioned in the available documentation, the scope indicates a substantial investment in modernizing the BIE's wireless network infrastructure. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation materials, and the specific place of performance details are not provided in the summary documentation.