When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on August 24, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by State Of Ohio - Department Of Administrative Services. The work is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Small business authorized or experienced in Cisco Smartnet support and renewals. Expertise in Cisco interconnect maintenance and enterprise networking infrastructure. Capability to provide on-site, 24/7 support with four-hour response times. Experience serving government or public-sector organizations.

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Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Columbus, Ohio, United StatesPosted: August 18, 2026Deadline: August 24, 2026

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SUMMARY

An Ohio government authority seeks a small business vendor for Cisco Smartnet maintenance and support renewals covering interconnects. Services must include on-site 24/7 support with a four-hour response window.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have an active MBE certification at the time the solicitation closes
Must be an MBE dealer on state contracts RSC024735, RSC021317, RSC021135, 0A1375, or STS033
Must offer the items on an existing state contract
Quoted price must be at or lower than contract pricing
Must provide the applicable state contract number in the response grid
No substitutions or third-party maintenance accepted

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Solicitation begins August 17th, 2026.

Inquiry deadline is August 20th, 2026.

Solicitation ends August 24th, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 20, 2026

Issuing Agency

State Of Ohio - Department Of Administrative Services

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Ohio is seeking a vendor to provide Cisco Smartnet maintenance and support renewal services for its interconnects.

The required support is for on-site service with a 24/7 coverage model and a four-hour response window. The opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses. Prospective vendors must submit questions by August 20, 2026, and bids are due by August 24, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on August 24, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by State Of Ohio - Department Of Administrative Services. The work is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Small business authorized or experienced in Cisco Smartnet support and renewals
Expertise in Cisco interconnect maintenance and enterprise networking infrastructure
Capability to provide on-site, 24/7 support with four-hour response times
Experience serving government or public-sector organizations

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