Opportunity
Ohio Procurement Portal #SRC0000040942
Ohio Solicits Cisco MDS Advantage Subscription Renewal for SAN Switches (MBE Set-Aside)
Posted
August 06, 2026
Respond By
August 13, 2026
Identifier
SRC0000040942
NAICS
423690
This opportunity is issued by the State of Ohio - Department of Administrative Services, Office of Information Technology SOCC03, targeting Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) suppliers for Cisco SAN Switch subscription renewals. - Government Buyer: - State of Ohio - Department of Administrative Services - Office of Information Technology SOCC03 - OEM Highlight: - Cisco is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the requested product - Vendors: - Only MBE dealers on specified state contracts or those offering the item on an existing state contract are eligible - Products Requested: - Cisco MDS Advantage subscription license (1 year) - Part number: M91XK9-A-1Y - Quantity: 2 licenses - Unique Requirements: - Responses must reference a valid state contract number - Compliance with licensing and support requirements is mandatory - Selection based on lowest responsive and responsible MBE quote - Contract may be renewed for up to three additional one-year terms based on performance and needs
Description
The State of Ohio - Department of Administrative Services is soliciting for 2 Cisco DCN Subscriptions for SAN Switches that need renewal to remain compliant with licensing and support. The contract term is from August 13, 2026 to August 12, 2027. This solicitation is specifically for MBE dealers who must reference valid state contract numbers and submit responses via the provided response grid. The contract may be renewed for up to three additional one-year terms based on performance and needs.