Cisco SmartNet service/maintenance for BIA

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking Cisco SmartNet service and maintenance for its existing Cisco network equipment through a solicitation. The required services include coverage for Firepower security modules, Catalyst and Nexus switches, Unified Communications equipment, and associated software licenses. The solicitation specifies a brand name only justification, as the BIA's legacy Cisco equipment requires Cisco-certified services to maintain compatibility. Quotes will be evaluated on a price-only basis, with the award to be made as a firm-fixed-price contract.

This requirement is set aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). The NAICS code is 541519 with a small business size standard of 150 employees. The period of performance is from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 with four one-year option periods. The products and services covered are located at multiple BIA sites in Albuquerque, New Mexico. No pricing details are provided, as the government has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable based on market research finding several available ISBEE Cisco-certified partners.