NEA Grants for Arts Projects 1, FY 2027

Background
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is committed to utilizing advanced technologies and scientific expertise to enhance national safety.

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is responsible for researching and organizing the scientific, engineering, and technological resources of the United States, transforming these resources into tools that bolster homeland security.

The Cisco Maintenance Renewal task is integral to this mission, focusing on the management of infrastructure and cost control for S&T's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).

Grant Details
The Cisco Maintenance Renewal encompasses the renewal of hardware and software maintenance, licenses, and support for various Cisco devices deployed across S&T’s network. This includes:
1. **SmartNet Renewal**: Comprehensive technical support for routers, switches, wireless LAN controllers, and access points, including hardware replacement and software updates.
2. **Security Licenses/Support**: Technical support for firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention devices, web security appliances, and remote access solutions.
3. **Flex Licenses/Support**: Subscription model support for Cisco Collaboration products such as Webex® Calling and Meetings.
4. **Informacast Licenses/Support**: Notification software that enhances emergency alerting capabilities through Cisco devices.
5. **Advanced Services – HTOM/HTTS**: A single point of contact for maintenance issues with 24X7 access to US-based technical specialists.
6. **ThousandEyes**: A monitoring platform providing visibility into network performance across environments.
7. **Security ISE & Wireless Support**: Enhanced configuration support for Cisco Identity Services Engine and Wireless platforms.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, units of state or local government, and federally recognized tribal communities or tribes. Individuals, fiscally sponsored entities, commercial enterprises, State Arts Agencies (SAA), or Regional Arts Organizations (RAO) are not eligible.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is twelve (12) months from the date of award.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is not specified; however, awards require a 1:1 cost share.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at various locations within the DHS network.