
Enterprise Agreement for
Department of Veterans Affairs
CEIAESA portal
What does an Enterprise Agreement Include?
The Department of Veteran Affairs executed the Cisco Enterprise Infrastructure & Advanced Engineering Support Agreement (CEIAESA) with Iron Bow Technologies. This contract provides the customer access to SmartNet Total Care for all Cisco devices, including 24x7 online technical support, toll-free call-in service, and next business day hardware replacement.
Iron Bow Technologies is partnered with Cisco to provide all services and asset management requirements under this contract.
Key benefits of this agreement include:
- Comprehensive IT Solutions: Seamless integration of advanced Cisco technologies to improve efficiency and security across VA systems.
- Enhanced Support: Access to the latest software updates and dedicated technical support to ensure reliable operations.
- Scalability and Flexibility: Solutions designed to scale with the VA's evolving needs, ensuring long-term value and adaptability.
- Improved Service Delivery: Enhanced infrastructure to better serve veterans with improved healthcare and administrative services.
What is included in this EA?
Cisco SmartNet Total Care (SNTC)
- Provides unlimited 24x7x365 Technical Assistance Center (TAC) online and 800 telephone service; case prioritization occurs using one of four severity levels
- Severity 1 or 2 – Call 866-748-0639, Option 1 for immediate response
- Severity 3 or 4 – Open a new case at https://sctp.cisco.com
- Provides 8x5xNext-Business-Day replacement for all customer-owned, Cisco-branded, hardware
- Provides unlimited Internetwork Operating System (IOS) update and patch downloads
- Access Download from Cisco Software Central: https://software.cisco.com
Advance Services
Iron Bow will deliver technical services by providing appropriately cleared and qualified engineers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Technical Support
HOW TO OPEN SERVICE REQUESTS WITH CISCO TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
Severity Levels 1 and 2
- Call the HTTS Frontline at 866-748-0639 so an HTTS Representative can open a on your behalf and Transfer you to an HTTS engineer
Severity Levels 3 and 4
Open your service request using the online tool: mycase.cloudapps.cisco.com/case
Information Needed to Open a Service Request
- Your Cisco.com ID and contact information (full name)
- Severity of your service request (see Severity Levels listed below)
- Preferred contact method (email, phone number)
- Description of your issue (symptoms, business impact, technology)
- Site information (for verification purposes)
- Details on troubleshooting steps you have taken
SEVERITY LEVELS
Severity 1 (S1)
Network or environment is down or there is a critical impact on your business operations. You and Cisco will both commit full-time resources to resolve the situation.
Severity 2 (S2)
Operation of an existing network or environment is severely degraded. You and Cisco will both commit full-time resources during standard business hours to resolve the situation.
Severity 3 (S3)
Operational performance of your network or environment is impaired. You and Cisco both commit resources during standard business hours to resolve.
Severity 4 (S4)
Information is required on Cisco product capabilities, installation or configuration. There is little or no impact on your business operations.
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