Modular Patch Panels

The State of Illinois, through its Information Technology Services Office of Systems (ITSOS350), awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Noor Associates Inc. on September 15, 2026, for the procurement of modular, unshielded 48-port patch panels. The contract is valued at $2,166.00 and specifies delivery of 30 units at a unit price of $72.20 each. The contract completion date is December 31, 2026.

The patch panels are passive network infrastructure components designed for telecommunications applications, engineered to support multiple electrical standards including American National Standards Institute/Telecommunications Industry Association (ANSI/TIA) Categories 3, 5, 5e, 6, and 6A. The units feature a black, high-impact flame-retardant thermoplastic frame with powder-coated steel construction, measuring 19 inches in width by 3.50 inches in height by 7 inches in depth, and include integrated cable management capabilities. The panels are manufactured under International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008 quality management standards and comply with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 94 V-0 flammability ratings, cUL/UL safety standards, and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2011/65/EU regulations, with an operational temperature range of -10 to +60 degrees Celsius.