7G--ENAN Gateway Circuits for Bureau of Indian Affairs

The Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Information Technology is procuring networking equipment and related services to replace end-of-life ENAN Gateway infrastructure supporting the Bureau's Indian Education network. The procurement specifically includes Cisco networking hardware such as Catalyst C8300-1N1S-4T2X Routers, Cisco DNA Advantage licenses, Cisco Secure Firewall 3105 ASA Appliances, and associated support services under a firm-fixed-price contract structure. The solicitation requires offerors to demonstrate their qualifications as Indian Economic Enterprises and provide detailed company information including Unique Entity ID and business address. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Nancy Shah at Nancy.Shah@bia.gov and Jeffrey Pearson at Jeffrey.Pearson@bia.gov with the subject line format "Company Name Quote in Response to 140A1625Q0035" by 5:00 PM EST on June 23, 2025. An amendment was issued on June 11, 2025, changing the points of contact from the original solicitation, and failure to acknowledge receipt of this amendment may result in offer rejection.

This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises under NAICS code 541519 with a small business size standard of $34 million. The government's market research identified 499 potential ISBEE resellers, though the agency determined that brand name only procurement was justified due to the specialized integration requirements with existing network infrastructure. The contract will have delivery periods ranging from 90 to 365 days after award, supporting the critical network systems that require continuity, security, and minimal operational disruption. The procurement falls under PSC code 7G21 for IT and telecom network digital products, and offerors must complete and submit a signed Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form certifying their eligibility throughout the entire contract term. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of maintaining ISBEE qualification from offer submission through contract completion, with legal penalties for providing false or misleading information.