Core and Distribution Routers - OSU-Stillwater

Oklahoma State University A&M is requesting quotes for core and distribution routers at OSU-Stillwater under RFQ OSUA&M-RFQ-001847-2026, with quotes due July 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CDT. Bidders must be Original Equipment Manufacturer Authorized Channel Partners with appropriate certification and specialization levels as of the submission date — a hard eligibility filter.

The procurement spans 89 line items of Cisco networking equipment, including C9610 and Catalyst 9600 Series switches, supervisory modules, power supplies, optical transceivers, Nexus 9300 switches, and associated software licenses and support services. Quantities range from single units to 304 units for professional services. Products must be new and in original packaging; no substitutions are permitted.

Pricing shall be firm, FOB Destination to OSU-Stillwater, Oklahoma, with all packaging, handling, shipping, and delivery costs included in the bid. Payment terms are Net 30. Bidders must certify agreement with attached terms and conditions and submit a completed non-collusion certificate. All inquiries must be directed to Tara Alexander, CPO, at tara.d.thomas@okstate.edu or (405) 744-5984 through the Question and Answer Board; direct contact with end users or departments may result in bid disqualification. A Frequently Asked Questions document is available for download.