Cherokee Nation Procurements #165022

Renewal of Cisco SD-WAN subscriptions and support for Catalyst 8000 Series

Cherokee Nation Entertainment is seeking bids to renew Cisco SD-WAN subscriptions and support for its Catalyst 8000 network environment. - Buyer: Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC (CNE), a wholly owned tribal company of the Cherokee Nation; based in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. No specific sub-agency or office is identified. - OEM: Cisco is the only named manufacturer; no reseller or other bidding vendor is identified. - Products requested: 27 Cisco DNA Subscription-Modify items for Catalyst 8000 Series (L-DNA-C8000-MOD); cloud licenses include 13 tier 1 (DNA-C-T1-A-1R), 21 tier 2 (DNA-C-T2-A-1R), and 2 tier 3 (DNA-C-T3-A-1R); plus 1 on-premises tier 2 license (DNA-P-T2-A-1R). - Associated support: Cisco Support Standard for cloud tiers 1, 2, and 3 (13, 21, and 2 units respectively) and on-premises tier 2 (1 unit); see part numbers below. - Notable requirements: The RFP includes data privacy, information security, and AI-related requirements. Cherokee Nation TERO regulations apply, including a 0.5% fee on the total award; Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission licensing, fees, and employee security/background checks may also apply.

Description

Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC (CNE) is seeking bids for renewal of SD-WAN licenses. The attached scope lists Cisco DNA subscription and support products with subscription periods from November 20, 2026, through November 19, 2027. Bids must be submitted by email by November 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST, using the required bidder response documents. The procurement is subject to Cherokee Nation TERO regulations and may be subject to Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission requirements.

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