Global contract for the purchase of Access Layer Switching (ALSW) products and related services to support Local Area Network (LAN)

The United Nations seeks to establish a new global contract for the procurement of Access Layer Switching (ALSW) products and related services to support Local Area Network (LAN) deployments across United Nations locations worldwide. The scope of the requirement includes, but is not limited to: -On-premises, centrally managed Ethernet switches with 12-, 24-, and 48-port configurations, 10/100/1000BASE-T access ports, 1G/10G uplink ports (Ethernet and/or SFP), and Layer 3 functionality; -Associated software, firmware, and licenses required for the operation and management of the switching equipment; -Professional services, including deployment, configuration, integration, and technical support. This Request for Expression of Interest is not an invitation for submission of a bid. The United Nations Procurement Division reserves the right in selecting the invitees for the competitive bidding based on substantial and proven records of performance. Expressing an interest would not automatically warrant participation.