Cisco Smartnet Maintenance and Support

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking a vendor for three years of Cisco Smartnet maintenance, technical support, and related subscription licensing for its network, security, communications, and computing equipment, with two possible one-year renewals.

University of Southern Mississippi


General
Open (open)
9280-27-R-IFBD-00010
Oct 07, 2026 07:00 PM
Sep 18, 2026 08:00 AM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
State
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Original Solicitation Links
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9280-27-r-ifbd-00010

Contact
amber.floyd@usm.edu
+16012664855
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, USA
Submission Instructions

All of the following are required.

Step 1

Mail
The University of Southern Mississippi Procurement Services, 118 College Drive #5003, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Request for Proposals/Bids coversheet, Signed original bid, Signed copy of bid, Electronic copy of bid response

Step 2

Online
Request for Proposals/Bids coversheet, Electronic bid response, Appendix A Excel spreadsheet
Description

The University of Southern Mississippi is soliciting bids for Cisco Smartnet maintenance and related support covering a broad inventory of Cisco switches, routers, wireless equipment, firewalls, identity and security systems, servers, telephony equipment, and associated software subscriptions. The requested service levels include offerings such as 8x5 next-business-day support, 24x7x4 support, software support, and subscription licensing, as identified in Appendix A. The agreement is requested for a three-year term with the possibility of two one-year renewals. Bidders must respond to every requirement in Appendix A, submit the completed Excel spreadsheet in the same order with requirement identifiers, provide descriptive literature and manufacturer warranty information, and include the required bid coversheet and proposal materials. The university may consider customer references, oral presentations, and overall best value in its evaluation.

Classification Codes
NAICS541519Other Computer Related Services
PSCD320IT AND TELECOM- ANNUAL HARDWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICE PLANS
Smart Codes
cisco network maintenancenetwork security supportsoftware subscription licensing
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 18, 2026 01:00 PM-Advertised Date
Oct 07, 2026 07:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline and Public Opening (optional)
Sealed bids must be received and time-stamped in the office by the deadline; bid openings are open to the public.
Requirements
Informational
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 1 year
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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