Purchase Corporate Switches

Lincoln Electric System (LES) is soliciting formal bids under solicitation number 144-26 for the purchase and delivery of new corporate switches to be delivered FOB to Lincoln, Nebraska. The requirement consists of 11 IE-9320-24P4X-A units and 3 IE-9320-24P4S-A units, along with 28 power supplies (PWR-RGD-AC-DC-250), 14 Cisco Network Advantage perpetual licenses, 14 software packages for Catalyst IE9300 rugged series, and 14 IE 9300 DNA Advantage 3 Year Term licenses. Used, reconditioned, or refurbished equipment is strictly prohibited. Bids must be submitted electronically via the LES Online Procurement System by October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, with a clarification deadline of October 22, 2026. Successful bidders must complete LB1300 certification regarding the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act and LES Form 51 for Equal Employment Opportunity compliance. Key evaluation factors include technical specifications, the stated delivery date, which is considered an essential element of the contract, and any detailed escalator clauses. Bidders are required to provide a guarantee period against mechanical and physical defects; otherwise, implied warranties under Nebraska’s Uniform Commercial Code apply. Payment will be issued in full within thirty days following receipt and successful testing of the equipment. All transportation charges are to be paid by the awarded vendor.