Network Hardware and Software Licenses

Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
State:	North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	511210 - Software Publishers 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services 541512 - Computer Systems Design Services 541519 - Other Computer Related Services
Posted Date:	Apr 13, 2026
Due Date:	Apr 27, 2026
Solicitation No:	55-041326B
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Solicitation Number:	55-041326B
Project Title:	Network Hardware and Software Licenses
Description:	Network Hardware and Software Licenses
Opening Date:	4/27/2026 2:00 PM
Posted Date:	4/14/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY


Solicitation Number * 55-041326B	Department APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-04-27T14:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-04-13T19:56:51.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Information Technology Service Delivery
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions No Recommended/Mandatory Site Visits for this RFP	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Lori Brown
Description Network Hardware and Software Licenses
Description Network Hardware and Software Licenses

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Appalachian State University

Invitation for Bid #: 55-041326B

Network Hardware and Software Licenses

Date Issued: 4/13/2026

Bid Opening Date: April 27, 2026

At 2:00 pm ET

Direct all inquiries concerning this IFB to:

Lori Brown

Procurement Specialist

Email: brownlg2@appstate.edu

Phone: 828-262-8130

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Invitation for Bid #

55-041326B

______________________________________________________

For internal State agency processing, including tabulation of bids, provide your company’s eVP (Electronic Vendor

Portal) Number. Pursuant to G.S. 132-1.10(b) this identification number shall not be released to the public. This

page will be removed and shredded, or otherwise kept confidential, before the procurement file is made available

for public inspection.

This page shall be filled out and returned with your bid.

Failure to do so shall be sufficient cause to reject your bid.

___________________________________________________

Vendor Name

______________________________

Vendor eVP #

Note: For a contract to be awarded to you, your company (you) must be a North Carolina registered

Vendor in good standing. You must enter the Vendor number assigned through eVP (Electronic Vendor

Portal). If you do not have a Vendor number, register at https://evp.nc.gov/SignIn

Electronic responses ONLY will be accepted for this solicitation.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Division of Appalachian State University

Refer ALL Inquiries regarding this IFB to:

Lori Brown brownlg2@appstate.edu

Using Agency: Appalachian State University

Requisition No.:

Invitation for Bids # IFB55-041326B

Bids will be publicly opened: 04/27/2026 2:00 pm

Commodity No. and Description:

Network Hardware and Software Licenses

EXECUTION

In compliance with this Invitation for Bids (IFB), and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned Vendor offers and agrees to furnish and

deliver any or all items upon which prices are bid, at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified herein.

By executing this bid, the undersigned Vendor understands that false certification is a Class I felony and certifies that:

 this bid is submitted competitively and without collusion (G.S. 143-54),

 that none of its officers, directors, or owners of an unincorporated business entity has been convicted of any violations of Chapter 78A of

the General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (G.S. 143-59.2), and

 it is not an ineligible Vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59.1.

Furthermore, by executing this bid, the undersigned certifies to the best of Vendor’s knowledge and belief, that:

 it and its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from

covered transactions by any Federal or State department or agency.

As required by G.S. 143-48.5, the undersigned Vendor certifies that it, and each of its sub-Contractors for any Contract awarded as a result of this

IFB, complies with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the NC General Statutes, including the requirement for each employer with more

than 25 employees in North Carolina to verify the work authorization of its employees through the federal E-Verify system.

As required by Executive Order 24 (2017), the undersigned Vendor certifies will comply with all Federal and State requirements concerning fair

employment and that it does not and will not discriminate, harass, or retaliate against any employee in connection with performance of any Contract

arising from this solicitation.

G.S. 133-32 and Executive Order 24 (2009) prohibit the offer to, or acceptance by, any State Employee associated with the preparing plans,

specifications, estimates for public Contract; or awarding or administering public Contracts; or inspecting or supervising delivery of the public Contract

of any gift from anyone with a Contract with the State, or from any person seeking to do business with the State. By execution of this bid response

to the IFB, the undersigned certifies, for Vendor’s entire organization and its employees or agents, that Vendor are not aware that any such gift has

been offered, accepted, or promised by any employees or agents of Vendor’s organization.

By executing this bid, Vendor certifies that it has read and agreed to the INSTRUCTION TO VENDORS and the NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS

AND CONDITIONS incorporated herein. These documents can be accessed from the ATTACHMENTS page within this document.

Failure to execute/sign bid prior to submittal may render bid invalid and it MAY BE REJECTED. Late bids cannot be accepted.

COMPLETE/FORMAL NAME OF VENDOR:

STREET ADDRESS:

P.O. BOX:

ZIP:

CITY & STATE & ZIP:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

TOLL FREE TEL. NO:

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS ITEM #21):

PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF OF VENDOR:

VENDOR’S AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

DATE:

E-MAIL:

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VALIDITY PERIOD

Offer shall be valid for at least sixty (60) days from date of bid opening, unless otherwise stated here: ______ days, or if extended by mutual

agreement of the parties. Any withdrawal of this offer shall be made in writing, effective upon receipt by the agency issuing this IFB.

BID ACCEPTANCE

If your bid is accepted, all provisions of this IFB, along with the written results of any negotiations, shall constitute the written agreement between

the parties (“Contract”). The NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS are incorporated herein and shall apply. Depending upon the

Goods or Services being offered, other terms and conditions may apply, as mutually agreed.

FOR STATE USE ONLY: Offer accepted and Contract awarded this ____ day of _______________, 20____, as indicated

on the attached certification, by ______________________________________________________

(Authorized Representative of Appalachian State University)

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1.0

PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND ...........................................................................................5

1.1 CONTRACT TERM .................................................................................................................5

2.0

GENERAL INFORMATION.....................................................................................................5

2.1 INVITATION FOR BID DOCUMENT .......................................................................................5

2.2 E-PROCUREMENT FEE.........................................................................................................5

2.3 NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING IFB TERMS AND CONDITIONS ................................5

2.4 IFB SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................................6

2.6 BID QUESTIONS ....................................................................................................................6

2.7 BID SUBMITTAL .....................................................................................................................6

2.8 BID CONTENTS .....................................................................................................................7

2.9 ALTERNATE BIDS..................................................................................................................7

3.0

METHOD OF AWARD AND BID EVALUATION PROCESS ..................................................7

3.1 METHOD OF AWARD ............................................................................................................7

3.2 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS DURING EVALUATION ......... 8

3.3 BID EVALUATION PROCESS ................................................................................................8

3.4 PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES...............................................................9

3.5 INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES ...................................................................9

4.0

REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................9

4.1 PRICING .................................................................................................................................9

4.2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ...............................................................................................10

4.4 TRANSPORTATION AND IDENTIFICATION........................................................................10

4.5 DELIVERY ............................................................................................................................10

4.6 AUTHORIZED RESELLER ...................................................................................................10

4.7 WARRANTY .........................................................................................................................10

4.10 HUB PARTICIPATION ..........................................................................................................11

4.11 REFERENCES......................................................................................................................11

4.12 VENDOR’S REPRESENTATIONS........................................................................................11

4.13 FINANCIAL STABILITY.........................................................................................................11

4.14 AGENCY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS MODIFICATION .................................................12

4.15 LOBBYING ACTIVIVTY CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL GRANTS..................................12

4.16 SUBCONTRACTORS...........................................................................................................12

4.17 SECRETARY OF STATE REGISTRATION..........................................................................12

4.18 12

5.0

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................13

5.2 CERTIFICATION AND SAFETY LABELS .............................................................................13

6.4 INVOICES.............................................................................................................................13

6.6 DISPUTE RESOLUTION ......................................................................................................13

6.8 PRODUCT RECALL..............................................................................................................13

6.9 PRICE ADJUSTMENTS........................................................................................................13

6.10 CONTRACT CHANGES .............................................................................................................14

6.0

ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................................................... 15

ATTACHMENT A: PRICING ..................................................................................................................15

ATTACHMENT B: INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS ..............................................................................15

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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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