SBR Only Cisco DNA Advantage

The state and local contract opportunity, identified by the number 68593e85a030b1eaec034a26, is a procurement for Cisco DNA Advantage Cloud/SD/WAN services specifically targeting small business set-aside (SBR) vendors in Howard County, Maryland. The procurement seeks comprehensive networking technology solutions focused on Cisco's Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Advantage platform, which includes cloud and software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) capabilities. The solicitation was posted on June 4, 2025, with proposals due by June 16, 2025, indicating a relatively tight submission window of approximately two weeks. Vendors must be prepared to provide detailed technical documentation demonstrating their capability to implement and support Cisco DNA Advantage technologies across enterprise network infrastructures. Potential respondents should carefully review the technical specifications and ensure complete alignment with Howard County's networking requirements, which likely include advanced security, scalability, and performance metrics.

This procurement appears to be exclusively reserved for small business enterprises, potentially with additional preferences for local Maryland-based or Howard County-registered vendors. While specific set-aside designations are not fully detailed, the "SBR Only" notation suggests strict limitations on vendor eligibility, potentially excluding larger corporate network integration firms. The contract likely represents a significant technological investment in modernizing county network infrastructure, though precise budget ranges are not specified in the provided documentation. Vendors should anticipate potential integration requirements with existing county technology systems and be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive Cisco networking expertise. Successful respondents will need to provide robust implementation strategies, technical support capabilities, and evidence of prior successful Cisco DNA Advantage deployments in similar government or municipal environments.