Software/Licenses and License Upgrades

The District of Columbia's Office of Contracting and Procurement, acting on behalf of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) and DC-NET, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide software licenses and license upgrades for the Cisco Call Manager system specifically supporting District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) telephone infrastructure. The procurement aims to ensure telecommunications system readiness before the 2008/2009 school year commences. The primary deliverable appears to be software licensing and system upgrade components for the district's existing Cisco Call Manager telecommunications platform. Contractors must demonstrate technical expertise in Cisco telephony systems and the ability to implement license upgrades that meet the district's educational telecommunications requirements. The contract opportunity was originally posted on August 13, 2008, with an unusual due date listed as December 30, 1899, which likely indicates a data entry error in the original posting. The procurement seeks to enhance the technological communication capabilities of DCPS through strategic software licensing and system upgrades.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the contract opportunity appears to be open to technology vendors with specialized Cisco telecommunications expertise. The procurement is focused on supporting DCPS infrastructure, suggesting a potential preference for vendors with experience in educational technology environments. No incumbent vendor information is directly specified in the contract opportunity description. The scope suggests a targeted, potentially moderate-value procurement focused on software licensing and system upgrades. Given the nature of Cisco Call Manager system licenses and upgrades for a school district, the estimated contract value could range from $50,000 to $250,000, depending on the specific licensing requirements and extent of system upgrades needed. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Cisco telephony systems, educational technology integration, and the ability to complete the upgrades prior to the 2008/2009 school year.