Cisco (Duo Access)

The State of Maryland’s Department of Information Technology is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) for Cisco Duo Access, a multifactor authentication (MFA) solution. Only vendors who are Master Contractors under the existing COTS 2012 contract (060B2490021) may submit. The solicitation seeks a 700‑license subscription (DUO‑SUB) and the Duo Advantage edition for a one‑year term (10/25/2026‑10/24/2027), plus associated software maintenance and support. Bids must be submitted via password‑protected email by 1:00 PM EST on 7 Oct 2026; questions are due by 1:00 PM EST on 5 Oct 2026. The award will be based primarily on price. • Scope: Supply 700 Cisco Duo MFA licenses (subscription) and Duo Advantage edition. • Term: 12‑month license period (10/25/2026‑10/24/2027). • Eligibility: Only Master Contractors holding the COTS 2012 contract. • Submission: Email, password‑protected, no password sent with the bid; password emailed separately after deadline. • Evaluation: Price‑only criteria; award to most advantageous offer. • Key dates: Issue 9/25/2026, Questions due 10/5/2026, Bid due 10/7/2026. • Contact: Alexis Davis, MD Benefits – Dept. of IT, (667) 203‑0600, [email protected].