Viavi ObserverONE Equipment Upgrade

Wake County's IT Department is conducting a procurement for the Viavi ObserverONE Equipment Upgrade Project, seeking specialized network monitoring and storage equipment. The procurement specifically requires the acquisition of one GIGASTOR-FAMILY2 Configurator, one 5th Generation ObserverONE 2U appliance with 8-10G Port Interfaces, a 5-year annual maintenance contract, two 8TB SAS RAID drives, and one 1-Day Virtual Services Voucher. All bids must be submitted exclusively through the Bonfire pricing sheet #BT-24EQ, with strict instructions that partial bids or alternative Excel spreadsheets will not be accepted. The solicitation is open to vendors capable of providing precise network infrastructure equipment, with bids due by October 29, 2025. Bidders must deliver all equipment to the Wake County Office Building, IT Department, located at 337 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601, and should be prepared for a 60-day bid validity period.

The county encourages participation from historically underutilized businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, disabled individuals, and non-profit work centers for the blind and severely disabled. Wake County reserves the right to reject any bid, make partial or multiple awards, and will evaluate submissions based on factors including pricing, product quality, vendor performance capabilities, and delivery timelines. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with local regulations and includes provisions for tax exemption and payment terms of Net 30 days. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated in the documentation, the technical nature of the equipment and the inclusion of a 5-year maintenance contract suggests a potentially significant investment in network infrastructure upgrade and monitoring capabilities. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive technical expertise in network monitoring systems, specifically with Viavi ObserverONE equipment and related technologies.