Dell Premium Support for Brocade Switches

SUNY Upstate Medical University is requesting quotes for Dell Premium Support coverage for Brocade Switches. This procurement is open to New York State Certified MWBE (Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprise) or SDVOB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business) authorized agents. The university intends to make an award under its discretionary authority, meaning a sealed bid will not be held. This opportunity is specifically limited to New York State businesses certified under Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law or Article 3 of the New York State Veterans Service Law. Vendors are reminded that all communications regarding this procurement must be directed to the designated contact person to comply with New York State Finance Law. Vendors must also submit applicable documents related to Vendor Responsibility, lobbying laws, and New York State Tax Law Section 5-a, as well as valid and current NYS Workman's Compensation and Disability Forms. The scope of this Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for Dell Software Support (previously EMC) for Brocade Switches. SUNY Upstate intends to issue a one-year purchase order for this service. The specific items include extended fabric licenses and ProSupport with 4-Hour Onsite Service for various Brocade DS-6520B and DS-6520R-B models. The service term for each item is one year.