Cisco Maintenance: DHS Department-Wide IDIQ

The solicitation titled "Cisco Maintenance: DHS Department-Wide IDIQ," posted by the Department of Homeland Security on August 13, 2013, has been officially canceled through Amendment 00006. The cancellation comes after the government reviewed the proposals received and decided to reconsider or potentially revise the requirement in response to the submissions. The solicitation was related to the procurement of maintenance services under NAICS code 541519 and was intended as an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for department-wide support. Although the solicitation has been withdrawn, the agency acknowledged the effort put forth by the respondents in preparing their proposals and expressed openness to future feedback that may assist in refining the requirement. The contracting office responsible is located in Washington, DC, with contact persons Sharon A. Aiken and Michael Lipperini available for any inquiries. The cancellation indicates a willingness to revisit and improve the procurement approach before releasing a new or revised solicitation.