Description
The State of Maryland’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking qualified Master Contractors—specifically those already holding the 2012 Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services Master Contract (060B2490022)—to provide replacement components for end‑of‑life (EOL) Cisco Nexus 9508 networking equipment. This is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, limited to certified small‑business vendors that are authorized Cisco resellers. Bids must be submitted electronically through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system by the deadline, and all pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days. The contractor must supply product specifications, lead‑time estimates, MSRP screenshots, and may be required to furnish a Mercury Affidavit and a Letter of Authorization from Cisco.
• Scope: Supply of Cisco Nexus 9508 components (quantity and exact models detailed in the attached Bill of Materials).
• Eligibility: Must be a Master Contractor under the referenced 2012 hardware master contract and a certified Small Business Reserve vendor; must be an authorized Cisco reseller.
• Submission: Electronic via eMMA; questions due 9/3/2026, bid due 9/10/2026 2:00 PM EST.
• Contract type: Fixed‑price, with pricing valid for ≥90 days; invoicing electronically to DoIT fiscal invoice service.
• Location: Delivery to 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032 (state‑wide distribution possible).
• Evaluation: Primarily price, with additional technical criteria as defined in the PORFP.