EO 14398-CISCO SUPPORT (PREVIOUSLY SMARTNET)

The contract under EO 14398-CISCO SUPPORT (PREVIOUSLY SMARTNET) is a forecasted acquisition by the Western Area Power Administration, part of the Department of Energy, aimed at securing Cisco technical support services previously covered under the SmartNet program. It is designated as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 541519, indicating the work involves other computer-related services, and is intended to prioritize eligibility for small businesses. The place of performance is located in Colorado, though no specific city or ZIP code is provided, and the contract will support infrastructure and network operations critical to the agency’s mission. Two Small Business Program Managers, Tetrault and Setzel, serve as the points of contact for the acquisition, both reachable via their official email addresses, and the forecast was posted on August 10, 2026, signaling future procurement activity. While no solicitation number or detailed scope is included, the contract anticipates continuation of Cisco support services, likely encompassing hardware maintenance, software updates, technical assistance, and proactive network monitoring. There is no indication of contract value, duration, or award timeline, but interested small businesses should prepare to respond to a future solicitation with capabilities aligned to Cisco lifecycle support.