CISCO ACI Software Support Renewal

Solicitation 147-26 is a two-step unsealing procurement process issued by the Lincoln Electric System (LES) in Nebraska for the renewal of Cisco ACI software and hardware support services. The primary scope involves providing 12-month support terms from November 12, 2026, to November 11, 2027, with some specific items having a shorter 8-month term ending July 31, 2027. Deliverables include SMARTnet Solution Support 8x5xNBD for various N9K and APIC hardware, software application solution support with upgrades for ACI-AD products, and SmartNet support for C9500 devices. To maintain warranty terms, only authorized new Cisco products from authorized partners or distributors are acceptable. Bids must be submitted electronically via the LES Online Procurement System by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, as paper copies will not be accepted. Awardees must comply with the laws of the United States and the State of Nebraska, including fair employment practices and the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act (LB 1300), which requires certification that the bidder is not a scrutinized company. Payment will be made in full within thirty days following successful testing and acceptance by LES. All transportation charges are to be paid by the vendor, and the delivery date specified in the bid is considered an essential element of the contract.