The Department of the Interior needs a small business to provide enterprise-wide Cisco software and hardware services for its network and security needs.
Key Details
The Department of the Interior needs a small business to provide enterprise-wide Cisco software and hardware services for its network and security needs. This includes software licensing and support, hardware installation, lifecycle management, and reporting requirements across DOI bureaus and offices. The solicitation includes two Functional Areas: FA1 Software Licensing and Support Services, and FA2 Cisco Hardware and Installation Services. The Government intends to award multiple IDIQ contracts with Firm-Fixed-Price task orders.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is an IDIQ with multiple task orders. The base year is 1 year, with options for 4 additional years. The Government will award multiple contracts, with FA1 being a single best-value tradeoff award and FA2 being up to 9 best-value tradeoff awards.
- How will they pick the winner?
The Government will evaluate proposals based on best-value tradeoff, with technical and past-performance factors carrying weight. The notice doesn't say how many proposals are expected.
- When and how do you bid?
The bid deadline is July 31, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern. Proposals must be submitted through the solicitation package on SAM.gov.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with Cisco software and hardware installation and lifecycle management
- Has done similar work for the federal government before
If you're interested, do this first
- Review the full solicitation package, including all embedded attachments, exhibits, and Day-One task order materials
- Submit Phase I responses no later than July 10, 2026, for the voluntary Phase I advisory process
- Elect to participate in the voluntary Phase I advisory process by submitting Phase I responses