U.S. Senate Cisco Catalyst Hardware

The United States Senate, Office of the Sergeant at Arms, is seeking brand-name Cisco Catalyst hardware under Request for Quotation 2026-R-051, with a firm-fixed-price contract structure. The solicitation requires vendors to submit quotations via email to [email hidden] by May 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, with the subject line explicitly referencing “ATTN: Charles Blalock, 2026-R-051” to ensure acceptance. The offering includes specific Cisco models—the C9200CX-8P-2X2G-E in a quantity of 30 units and the C9200-48P-E in a quantity of 9 units—with all pricing to be provided in a mandatory Excel-based PRICING TABLE. The evaluation method is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, meaning only offers that fully meet technical and compliance requirements—including OEM authorization, adherence to Section 208 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2020, and SAM registration with an active Unique Entity Identifier—will be considered, with award going strictly to the lowest-priced qualified responder. The contract imposes stringent Senate-specific requirements that override standard federal regulations. All deliveries must be F.O.B. Destination within the United States, with products sourced exclusively from OEMs or U.S.-based authorized distributors. Contractors must comply with rigorous security protocols, including mandatory background checks for all personnel, submission of multiple forms including fingerprint cards and non-disclosure agreements, and immediate reporting of data breaches to the SAA Security Operations Center within 24 hours. The contract prohibits assignment, automatic renewals, third-party terms, and any clauses that alter the U.S. government’s control over litigation or liability. Invoicing must be submitted as non-editable, searchable PDFs to [email hidden], and payment is issued solely via direct deposit after enrollment with the Senate Disbursing Office using IRS Form W-9. The Senate is tax-exempt, and no additional fees, maintenance charges, or state/local taxes are permissible. The contract explicitly excludes applicability of the Prompt Payment Act, Freedom of Information Act, and Contract Disputes Act, and contractors are barred from implying Senate endorsement or using Senate affiliation for marketing. No contract value is stated due to incomplete pricing data in the template, and the place of performance is the Senate facilities in Washington, DC 20510.