Invitation for Catalog Discount Bid: Network Systems & Supplies NET2628

The Invitation for Catalog Discount Bid NET2628 is issued by ESC REGION 7 in Texas under the NAICS code 423430 for Network Systems & Supplies, targeting SLED organizations with an estimated contract value of $12,011,076.00. The solicitation, posted on June 15, 2026, requires responses to be submitted by July 28, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. through the Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative website, where vendors must log in or create an account, review the mandatory NET2628 STANDARD TERMS CONDITIONS.pdf, and complete the bid process online, including payment steps. Proposals submitted via mail are permitted only upon request to purchasing@esc7.net, and technical assistance is available through a dedicated phone line. The award period spans from August 20, 2026, to August 20, 2028, with performance limited to Texas. Evaluation is based on six factors including discounts offered, compliance with terms, net terms provided, free shipping, exclusions from the bid, and purchase order acceptance, though specific weights or point values are not disclosed. Free shipping is an explicit criterion but FOB terms are undefined. The contracting office is located in Kilgore, Texas, with primary point of contact Tambrea Everett and CFO Carrie Holland, and secondary contact Katie Chenoweth. No technical specifications, packaging requirements, inspection procedures, representations, certifications, or contract administration details are included in the solicitation; vendors are directed exclusively to the unprovided STANDARD TERMS CONDITIONS.pdf for full contractual obligations.