Cherokee Nation Entertainment- Cisco ISE License Renewal

Cherokee Nation Entertainment, L.L.C. is seeking proposals for the renewal of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) software licenses and associated support services across all its operational locations. The solicitation, numbered Procurement #164534, was posted on April 27, 2026, with submissions due by May 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time. The scope of work includes the procurement of 5,500 ISE-P-LIC units, supporting licenses such as R-ISE-VMC-K9 for virtual machines, ISE-SEC-SUB for security subscriptions, and SVS-ISE-SUP-B for technical support, all to be delivered and operational at contract commencement. The contract is anticipated to be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis, with selection based on bidder qualifications, compliance with requirements, subcontractor experience, and overall cost and performance considerations, though no formal scoring weights or trade-off methodology are specified. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to [email hidden] with the subject line “CNE164534”; no in-person or mailed submissions will be accepted, and late or incomplete bids will be automatically rejected. Special contract requirements place significant emphasis on insurance, bonding, and tribal preference. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage for five years post-completion, including primary coverage, waiver of subrogation, and an A.M. Best rating of at least A:VII, with tail coverage required for claims-made policies. A performance and payment bond equal to 100% of the contract value is mandatory, with automatic increases tied to contract modifications and a waiver of notice for changes. Subcontractors must meet identical insurance and bonding obligations, and the Entity must be named as an additional insured. Tribal preference is deeply embedded in the procurement process: Cherokee Nation members and owned businesses are given first priority in employment and subcontracting, with other federally recognized tribes receiving second preference. Confidentiality and non-collusion are strictly enforced, with all exchanged information deemed proprietary and all offerors required to affirm no improper relationships with Cherokee Nation personnel. Contract award is contingent upon submission of verified insurance and bonding documents within five calendar days of notice of award. Invoicing procedures and payment details are to be coordinated directly with Cherokee Nation Entertainment’s Accounting Department, as no formal payment office, accounting codes, or electronic invoicing systems are specified. No U.S. Government FAR clauses are formally incorporated, and while the NAICS