Cisco Secure Access

The City of Philadelphia is seeking qualified vendors to provide Cisco Secure Access software solutions through a competitive procurement process posted on April 15, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 22, 2026. This procurement requires vendors to submit quotes through the PHLContracts online portal, with submissions evaluated based on unit costs, applicable discounts, mandatory question responses, and acceptance of terms and conditions. Vendors must complete a comprehensive seller checklist that includes general information submission, itemized pricing for listed products, responses to all mandatory questions, formal acceptance of the City's terms and conditions, and submission of supporting documentation including product literature. The evaluation process requires vendors to pass validation checks at each submission tab and address all red validation warnings prior to formal quote submission. Key qualifications for vendors include the ability to provide Cisco Secure Access products, experience with government procurement processes, and demonstrated capacity to fulfill software licensing requirements. The procurement is structured to award contracts to the City's current vendors unless otherwise specified, and all vendors must be prepared to submit detailed product literature upon request.

This procurement does not include set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises, as the Local Business Entity (LBE) Program does not apply to this software procurement, though vendors must still respond to the LBE certification question during submission. The opportunity explicitly reserves awards for the City's current vendors unless the procurement documents specify alternative vendor eligibility, indicating that existing relationships with incumbent Cisco Secure Access providers may influence award decisions. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available procurement documents. Vendors interested in responding should be prepared to integrate their Cisco Secure Access offerings with the City's existing infrastructure and technology systems while adhering to the PHLContracts platform submission requirements and all mandatory procurement procedures outlined in the seller checklist.