CISCO SmartNet Advanced Services & Software Renewal

Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted

Solicitation number
JA_24_013
Agency
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Contract number
HSHQDC-13-D-00016-70Z07924FISD30007 Federal contract award
Place of performance
Alexandria, Virginia 20598, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Limited / Sole Source Justification Notice to procure the renewal of Cisco SmartNet maintenance services to cover warranty repair, software updates, security patches, and technical support for the USCG's Cisco network equipment and software. The USCG has determined that the required products and services are brand-name specific to Cisco and cannot be obtained from other sources. The contract will be awarded to an unknown vendor under the DHS First Source II IDIQ contract, with an estimated total price for the 1-year base period and 1-year option period that is undisclosed. The USCG will continue to monitor the market for viable alternatives to Cisco products.

Notice text

This requirement is to procure the renewal of brand name Cisco SmartNet maintenance to cover warranty repair and replacement for all Cisco network equipment connected to the USCG enterprise. Cisco SmartNet support entitles the USCG’s Information System Technicians (IT) staffing to have direct anytime access to Cisco engineers and an extensive range of online resources including hardware Return Material Authorization (RMA) support. SmartNet extends the original Cisco End User License Agreement (EULA) for each device which gives the USCG continuous access to their operating system updates and security patches. This service ensures that the USCG’s network remains in compliance with DoD requirements. The required support is brand-name specific from Cisco but is purchased through an authorized Cisco channel partner (i.e., reseller). 
Maintenance support Services in pursuant to FAR 16.505(a)(4)(i), restricting items peculiar to one manufacturer.

See Brand Name Justification (attached).

This notice fufills the posting requirements of FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(D).

Awarded contract HSHQDC-13-D-00016 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2024-08-12.

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