South Carolina Sfaa Sfaa #5400029838

South Carolina Statewide Contract for Ruckus Networks Hardware, Software, and Services

The State of South Carolina is seeking bids for a comprehensive, statewide term contract to supply Ruckus Networks products and services for government and public sector use. - Government Buyer: - State of South Carolina, Office of State Procurement (SFAA, Division of Procurement Services) - OEM Highlight: - Ruckus Wireless LLC (Ruckus Networks) is the exclusive OEM for all products and services in this solicitation - Products Requested: - Wired networking hardware: ICX 8200, ICX 8100, ICX 7850, ICX 7550 switches, optics, cables, and accessories - Wireless networking hardware: Indoor (R770, R670, R370, R850, R750, R650, R550, R350, H550, H350) and outdoor (T670, T670sn, T750, T350) access points, controllers (SmartZone, Edge), and related accessories - Licenses and subscriptions: Layer 3 premium software, RUCKUS One Essentials/Professional, RUCKUS AI, RUCKUS IoT Suite, Cloudpath - Accessories: Mounting kits, PoE adapters/injectors, enclosures, power supplies, fiber node accessories - Services Requested: - Support services: Watchdog, Bulldog, Secure Uplift, Advanced Replacement, and partner/end-user support (1, 3, 5-year options) - Professional services: Setup, configuration, migration, network health checks, design assurance, remote deployment, and training (including Cloudpath and RUCKUS One) - Value Added Reseller (VAR) services: Design, implementation, maintenance, and training at pre-set hourly rates - Notable Requirements: - Only Ruckus OEM products and authorized resellers are eligible; no substitutions permitted - Strict security and compliance requirements apply - Multi-year support and subscription options (1-5 years, some up to 10 years) - Detailed part numbers and product descriptions provided for all items - Bidders must provide best discount rates off the official Ruckus MSRP list - VAR services require submission of maximum hourly rates - Includes both hardware and cloud-based management/analytics solutions

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of Ruckus network products and services under a statewide term contract. It includes various categories such as wired and wireless networking hardware, accessories, licenses, subscriptions, support services, and professional services and training. Bidders are required to submit their best discounts based on the manufacturer's suggested retail price list. The solicitation also involves a pre-bid conference conducted via MS Teams and requires online submission of offers by the specified deadline.

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