What the buyer needs

AI summary

The buyer seeks a vendor to provide data center equipment upgrade services for a government authority located in Lansing, Michigan. The requested scope includes furnishing Fortinet networking equipment, associated licenses and subscriptions, manufacturer support, and security services. Required products comprise the FortiGate-201G hardware with three-year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard UTP, three-year FortiGuard OT security services, FortiSwitch-1048G three-year FortiCare premium support, and SFP 1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet transceivers. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations, and performance of the work will take place onsite or offsite. Prospective bidders must submit all questions no later than November 5, 2026.

Scope of work

5 units of FortiGate-201G hardware plus 3-Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard UTP
4 units of FortiGate-201G 3-Year FortiGuard OT Security Service
7 units of FortiSwitch-1048G Layer 2/3 FortiGate switch-controller-compatible switch
6 units of FortiSwitch-1048G 3-Year FortiCare Premium Support
50 units of 10GE copper SFP+ RJ45 transceiver, 30m range, CAT6A
40 units of SFP 1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet transceiver, 850nm, up to 500m
20 units of 40GE QSFP+ BIDI transceiver module, short range 150m
Optional professional installation or implementation services clearly identified separately

How proposals are evaluated

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Minimum qualifications

Confirmation that quoted equipment is new and manufacturer-authorized

Documents to include with your response

Unit price and extended price for each line item
Total quoted price
Any applicable shipping or freight charges
Estimated delivery/lead time
Quote expiration date
Confirmation that quoted equipment is new and manufacturer-authorized
Applicable warranty and manufacturer support information
All applicable license/subscription agreements