Load Balancers for MS011 DataCenter - OSU-Stillwater

Oklahoma State University and A&M is requesting quotes for load balancers to support the MS011 DataCenter at OSU-Stillwater under RFQ OSUA&M-RFQ-001846-2026, with quotes due June 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CDT.

Bidders must certify they are OEM Authorized Channel Partners with required certification and specialization level as of submission. All products must be new and in original packaging, procured through OEM Authorized sales channels. Direct contact with end users during the bidding process results in disqualification.

The scope comprises nine product line items: two BIG-IP Appliances (Basic), one Level 1-3 Premium Service for BIG-IP with 7x24 support, two BIG-IP Add-on Software modules, two Level 103 Premium Services, four BIG-IP & VIPRION SFP+ 10GBASE-LR Transceivers, two Single AC Power Supplies for R5x00 systems, three Enterprise License Agreements at Level 4 Maintenance for one year, five Consulting Standard Daily services, and one Prepaid Premium After Hours service. Pricing shall be firm, fixed, and FOB Destination to OSU-Stillwater, Oklahoma, including all packaging, handling, shipping, and delivery costs. Payment terms are Net 30 with 0% discount for early payment.

Evaluation methodology is "Lowest and Best." A Non-collusion Certificate and certification of agreement with attached terms and conditions are required. Questions must be submitted through the Question and Answer Board to Tara Alexander, CPO, at tara.d.thomas@okstate.edu or (405) 744-5984. No site visits or bidders' conferences are scheduled. Contract value and term are not specified in the source documents.