The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) is requesting quotes for HPE Aruba CX series network switches, including an Aruba Central Foundation license and HPE Foundation Care Support with NBD 24x7 SLA for one year. Quotes are due by May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM AST, preferably submitted electronically via VIPA's e-procurement system, IonWave. Manual submissions must be delivered to the purchasing office in a sealed envelope. Required attachments include a state-issued business license, certificate of good standing, general liability insurance, W9, and the quote form. Vendors must also indicate the delivery time for the order. Background investigations will be required for personnel working in secured facilities. Vendor references from the last 3-5 years are requested. Communication with VIPA personnel during the proposal process is prohibited; all inquiries should be submitted through the question tab. The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.
The bid notice states that quotes are due no later than May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM AST. quotes are due no later than may 1, 2026, at 5: 00 pm via vipas eprocurement system, ionwave.
The bid notice specifies HPE Foundation Care Support with NBD 24x7 SLA for one year for the switches. hpe foundation care support with nbd 24x7 sla for one 1 year.
The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, decide what solutions meet, exceed or are equal to specifications and to waive any technicalities. he authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, decide what solutions meet, exceed or are equal to specifications and to waive any technicalities.
Vendors must be qualified and provide a state-issued business license or entity registration, an active certificate of good standing, general liability insurance, and a current W9. state issued business license or entity registration. the document must be active and up to date. state certificate of good standingattachment required please provide an active business document. general liability insuranceattachment required please provide an active business document. w9attachment required please provide a current w9.
The deadline for questions about this proposal is stated in the bid activities. he deadline for questions about this proposal is stated in the bid activities.
