Core Networking Equipment Supply (Switches, Routers, Firewalls)

The contract calls for the procurement and delivery of enterprise-grade networking equipment including switches, routers, and firewalls to support the deployment of a new student housing network infrastructure. The equipment must meet high-performance standards suitable for institutional use, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity across residential campuses. The solicitation is issued under the NAICS code 334511, indicating classification within computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing, and is structured as a subcontract. The notice was posted on July 14, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for July 23, 2026, giving interested parties nine days to submit bids. The contracting authority is MPTAP, operating under the Mississippi agency, though specific local office details and point of contact are not provided. All equipment is to be delivered and installed at unspecified locations within Mississippi, with performance tied to the new student housing developments. The terms do not indicate any set-aside provisions for small, minority, or veteran-owned businesses.