University of South Carolina Supplier systems #260215-01

University of South Carolina Solicits Arista Networks DMF Infrastructure and Services

The University of South Carolina is seeking sealed bids for Arista Networks Data Management Fabric (DMF) infrastructure and related services to upgrade its enterprise network visibility architecture. - Government Buyer: - University of South Carolina, USC Purchasing Department - Contact: Donald Stewart - OEM Highlight: - Arista Networks is the exclusive OEM for all hardware and software components - Products Requested (Arista Networks only): - 2x Arista 7280R3, 36x100GbE QSFP/2x400G switch routers (DCS-7280CR3-36S-F) - 2x Arista DMF Controller Appliance Model C660 (DCA-DM-C660) - 1x Arista DMF Service Node Model 660 (DCA-DM-SNR660) - 1x Arista DMF Analytics Node Model AN660 (DCA-DM-AN660) - 4x 100GBASE-LR4 QSFP Optics Modules (QSFP-100G-LR4) - 6x 100GBASE-SR4 QSFP100 transceivers (QSFP-100G-SR4) - 8x 40GBASE-SR4 QSFP+ transceivers (QSFP-40G-SR4) - 1x 100GbE QSFP100 to 4x25GbE SFP25 twinax copper cable, 2M (CAB-Q-4S-100G-2M) - 2x 4x10GbE QSFP+ to 4xSFP+ twinax copper cable, 5M (CAB-Q-S-5M) - Services Requested (Arista Networks only): - DMF Design & Implementation service for controller HA pair and three switches (SVE-S-PF-DMF-IMPL-DSN-R1) - DMF Implementation service for one service node (SVE-S-PF-DMF-IMPL-SNDLR1) - DMF Implementation service for one analytics node (SVE-S-PF-DMF-IMPL-AN-R1) - Support Requirements: - Three years of hardware support paid upfront, with two additional years available as annual renewals - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strictly brand-specific to Arista Networks for compatibility and interoperability - No substitutions or alternative OEMs permitted - Includes both hardware acquisition and professional implementation services - Contract term is three years with up to two one-year renewal options

Description

The University of South Carolina is seeking bids from qualified suppliers to provide Arista Networks Data Management Fabric (DMF) infrastructure equipment and associated components to support the University's enterprise network visibility architecture. The procurement includes upfront hardware purchases and three years of hardware support paid upfront, with the remaining two years paid annually. This procurement is brand-specific and limited to Arista Networks products to ensure compatibility and consistency with the University's infrastructure upgrades. The solicitation requires sealed bids and compliance with specific brand standards.

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