Opportunity
Los Angeles County Lacounty #RFB-IS-26201085-1
Los Angeles County Solicits Cisco Network Hardware, Software, and Support Renewals
Posted
June 26, 2026
Respond By
July 02, 2026
Identifier
RFB-IS-26201085-1
NAICS
423430, 541512
Los Angeles County is seeking bids for a comprehensive Cisco hardware, software, and support renewal to maintain and upgrade its network infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Los Angeles County Internal Services Department (ISD) and Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk - Procurement managed by ISD Procurement Office (Edmond Warren) - OEM Highlight: - Cisco Systems, Inc. is the exclusive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all requested products and services - Products and Quantities: - Network hardware: Cisco Catalyst switches (models 9200, 9300, 3650), Nexus 2000 and 9300 series, ASR1001-X routers - Software licenses: Cisco DNA Essentials and Advantage, Prime Infrastructure 3.x, NX-OS Essentials, UCS Server Management, and more - Support and renewals: Cisco SmartNet annual support, SWSS upgrades, SNTC-8X5XNBD, DNA subscription renewals, ThousandEyes embedded agents - Accessories: SFP transceiver modules, power cords, fans, and DSP modules - Quantities range from single units to up to 19 for certain license renewals and hardware components - Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new and unused; authorized Cisco reseller certification required - Strict adherence to information security and privacy standards - Submission of Community Business Enterprise (CBE) form in Excel format - Hardware and software support coverage must align with specified renewal periods, some extending through September 2028 - The procurement covers 28+ line items, all Cisco-branded, with a focus on maintaining continuity and support for critical county IT infrastructure.
Description
This solicitation is for the Cisco Smartnet Annual Support Contract, categorized as a commodity/service procurement. The contract involves software support specifically for mini and mainframe computer drivers and hardware. The Internal Services Department of Los Angeles County is the procuring agency. Bidders must submit their responses online by July 2, 2026, and are required to comply with information security and privacy requirements as outlined in the attachments.