When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 27, 2026.

It was issued by The University Of Southern Mississippi. The work is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Cisco-certified security solutions provider. Proven experience in large-scale university or data center firewall deployments. Strong track record of implementing Cisco hardware, software, and support services. Familiarity with enterprise networking and cybersecurity standards. Ability to provide long-term maintenance and minimal operational disruption during deployment.

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Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United StatesPosted: June 15th, 2026Deadline: July 6th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The university in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is seeking proposals for the replacement of its data center firewalls with an advanced Cisco secure firewall solution, including all associated services and support.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be an authorized Cisco reseller
Must submit a signed original and one signed copy of the bid
Must provide an electronic copy of the bid response
Must include the Request for Proposals/Bids coversheet
Must provide a complete brochure with pictures for each item
Must provide a copy of the manufacturer’s standard guarantee/warranty
Must respond to each requirement in the specifications and functions listed in Appendix A
Must include the Excel spreadsheet in the submitted response

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Bid opening date: July 6th, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 27th, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

The University Of Southern Mississippi

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Hattiesburg, Mississippi seeks a vendor to replace its existing data center firewall infrastructure with a Cisco secure firewall solution. The scope includes the provision of new hardware, software, licensing, ongoing support, and all related professional services required for the deployment.

The chosen solution must modernize the university’s data center security posture, enhancing threat protection, throughput, and segmentation capabilities to secure academic, research, and administrative systems. Solutions must maintain operational continuity, adhere to established enterprise networking standards, and support a minimum operational lifecycle of five years, aligning with the university’s long-term cybersecurity strategy. Minimal disruption to ongoing operations during deployment is essential.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 27, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by The University Of Southern Mississippi. The work is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Cisco-certified security solutions provider
Proven experience in large-scale university or data center firewall deployments
Strong track record of implementing Cisco hardware, software, and support services
Familiarity with enterprise networking and cybersecurity standards
Ability to provide long-term maintenance and minimal operational disruption during deployment

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