Cisco Maintenance and Licenses (Smartnet and CES&ETD)

The British Columbia Securities Commission is soliciting quotations for Cisco Maintenance and Licenses, specifically covering Smartnet and CES&ETD services. The procurement includes a variety of hardware, such as Cisco UCS Fiber Interconnects, UCS 5108 Chassis, UCS B200 M5 Blades, 9800 WLC, Firepower 1140, and various Cisco 9200 and 9300 series switches and DNA licenses. The performance period is structured over a multi-year schedule beginning December 16, 2026, with terms extending through December 15, 2031, including specific options for 1-year and 3-year maintenance terms. All quotes must be provided as Delivered at Place (DAP) per Incoterms 2010, which requires the supplier to cover all in-transit insurance and unloading costs at the BCSC delivery address. A critical restriction of this solicitation is that any submission from a U.S. Supplier—defined as any entity legally formed, organized, or based in the United States—will be disregarded and not evaluated. The solicitation was posted on October 7, 2026, with a response deadline of October 28, 2026.