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Solicitation number
BPM052269
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Anne Arundel County, Maryland

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This Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) J00P5600013 is issued by the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) for a Hardware Master Contract focused on Cisco networking equipment and related services. The solicitation covers multiple functional areas including microcomputers, servers, network communication equipment, installation/training, and security peripherals. The PORFP is designated as a Small Business Reserve procurement, limiting participation to certified small business vendors. Key dates include a proposal issue date of 07/22/2025, with proposals due on 08/06/2025 at 2:00 PM EST. The solicitation is specifically for Cisco hardware, with 36 line items spanning network switches, licenses, support contracts, accessories, and related equipment.

The procurement is a fixed-price contract with a total quantity of various Cisco networking components, including Nexus 9300 switches, Catalyst 9300 switches, associated licensing, support contracts, and peripheral equipment. The PORFP requires bidders to be authorized Cisco resellers and mandates including Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) screenshots with bids. Pricing must remain valid for 90 days, and the contract includes specific requirements such as providing new and unused equipment, no restocking fees, and estimated shipping dates. The evaluation criteria prioritize price, adherence to original specifications, and ability to meet delivery dates. Invoicing will be handled electronically, with specific requirements for proper invoice submission.

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Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) Hardware Master Contract

Revised 051623 1

Section 1 –General Information

PORFP Number:

(eMMA BPM Number)

J00P5600013 (BPM052269)

PORFP Type:

(Select one category from the drop-down list)

Fixed Price

Functional Area/s (FA) for this PORFP:

(Check all that apply)

FA I (Microcomputers / PCs / Servers / Associated Peripherals) FA II (Printers / Associated Peripherals) FA III (Network Communication Equipment) FA IV (Installation / Training) + FA I FA VI (Security / Cameras / Associated Peripherals)

FA IV + FA II

FA IV + FA III

FA IV + FA V (Manufacturer's Extended Warranty)

FA IV + FA VI

FA V

FA VI (Security / Cameras / Associated Peripherals)

Manufacturer Name

Cisco

Agencies must enter only one manufacturer when the manufacturer is known and direct the PORFP only to those Hardware Master Contractors authorized for that manufacturer. If the PORFP is generic or the manufacturer(s) are unknown, agencies must direct the PORFP to all Hardware Master Contractors.

Designated Small Business Reserve?(SBR):

(Select "Yes" or "No" from the drop-down list)

Yes

This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement for which the award will be limited to certified small business vendors. Only businesses that meet the statutory requirements set forth in State Finance and Procurement Article, §§14-501—14-505, Annotated Code of Maryland, and that are certified by GOSBA Small Business Reserve Program are eligible for the award of a contract.

Information on eligibility for the SBR program is available on the following website:

https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/Pages/sbr-program.aspx

Information on the SBR Vendor Registration processes is available on the following website:

https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/Pages/SBR-Registration.aspx

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Goal for FA IV Below (See "Hardware Master Contract MBE Participation Worksheet"):

PORFP Issue Date:

mm/dd/yyyy

07/22/2025 PROPOSAL DUE

DATE and TIME:

08/06/2025 2:00 PM

EST

Place of Performance: Maryland Aviation Administration

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Special Instructions:

LIMITED TO MASTER CONTRACTORS

Only Master Contractors that are awarded a contract under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012, 060B2490022, are eligible to submit a bid in response to this secondary competition Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP). A current Master Contractor under the named Contract may submit an LOA with their bid to be considered for the award.

BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) responses will only be accepted through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system.

Instructions on how to submit proposals electronically can be found under Vendor Instruction at:

https://mdprocurement.freshdesk.com/support/solutions

Questions Due (Closing) Date and Time:

07/29/2025 at 2:00 PM EST Questions must be submitted in writing with the subject line, "Question for PORFP # J00P5600013 ," and be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Agency Point of Contact listed in Section 2 no later than the date and time specified.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The Department reserves the right to purchase more or less than the specified quantity to the extent limited by funding.

Charges that are multiple years shall be provided at a per-year price.

2. Purchase new and unused equipment.

3. The Master Contractor shall not impose a restocking fee if an item is returned due to damage or incorrect product shipped.

4. The Master Contractor must provide the estimated ship date/lead time for each item listed in the PORFP.

5. Please allow for pricing provided in response to this PORFP to be valid for at least 90 days after the set due date above.

6. The Master Contractor must be an authorized reseller for the Manufacturer named in Section 1. The state reserves the right to request a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the Manufacturer or Distributor.

7. The Master Contractor must include a screenshot of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with the bid.

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8. Bids must be received by the due date and time listed in the solicitation. Bids that are not received by the due date and time will not be accepted.

9. If applicable, the Master Contractor must provide a Mercury Affidavit: https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2018/04/Attachment-K- MercuryAffidavit.pdf

10. A "No Bid" form must be completed and submitted by the bid due date and time if your firm elects not to bid.

Security Requirements (if applicable):

N/A

Invoicing Instructions:

Send invoice to e-mail maaacctpayable@bwiairport.com

An invoice not satisfying the requirements of a Proper Invoice (as defined at COMAR 21.06.09.01 and .02) cannot be processed for payment. To be considered a Proper Invoice, invoices must include the following information without error:

1) Contractor name and address;

2) Remittance address;

3) Federal taxpayer identification (FEIN) number, social security number, as appropriate;

4) Invoice period (i.e., the time period during which services covered by invoice were performed);

5) Invoice date;

6) Invoice number;

7) State-assigned Contract number;

8) State-assigned (Blanket) Purchase Order number(s);

9) Goods or services provided;

10) Amount due; and

11) Any additional documentation required by regulation or the Contract.

For items of work for which there is one-time pricing, those items shall be billed within 30 days of acceptance.

For items of work for which there is annual pricing, items shall be billed annually. The first year's invoice shall be billed within 30 days of contract start. Each additional year shall be billed on the anniversary of the first year's invoice.

Section 2 – Agency Point of Contact (POC) Information

Agency / Division Name: Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA)/Office of Procurement &

Materials Management

Agency POC Name: Jimmie Michael Agency POC Phone Number:

410-859-7339

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Agency POC E-mail Address:

amichael1@bwiairport.com Agency POC Fax:

N/A

Agency POC Mailing Address:

7005 Aviation Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Section 3 – Delivery Address / Work Site POC Information (if different from above)

Agency On-site Contact Name:

Bonnie Seibel Agency On-site Phone Number:

410-859-7617

Agency On-site E-mail Address:

Bseibel1@bwiairport.com Agency On-site Fax:

Agency On-site Address: 1500 Amtrak Way, BWI Airport, MD 21240

Section 4 – Scope of Work

FA I – Microcomputers, PCs, Servers, and Associated Peripherals

(Provide product specifications below. If some or all specifications are unknown, Master Contractors may propose products based on a detailed description in the

Business Need / Required Functionality field*) *Business Need / Required Functionality

No Substitutions: Only Cisco approved hardware. Cisco switches are replacing end of life hardware and support.

Product Name Product Description Model # Qty Due Date mm/dd/yyyy

1. Please See Attached Section 4 with 36 Lines

2.

3.

(insert additional rows as needed)

FA II - Printers and Associated Peripherals

Master Contractors may propose products based on a detailed description in the

Business Need / Required Functionality field*) *Business Need / Required Functionality

Product Name Product Description Model # Qty

Due Date

1.

FA III - Network Communication Equipment

Master Contractors may propose products based on a detailed description in the

Business Need / Required Functionality field*)

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FA IV – Installation and Training Services (Provide a detailed description of required services and deliverables and include MBE goal listed above. MBE goal should be calculated only on FA IV value.

Installation / Training Services

Deliverables

Start Date

End Date

(insert additional rows as needed)

FA V - Manufacturer's Extended Warranty (Provide a detailed description of warranty requirements and deliverables)

Warranty Requirements

Deliverables

Start Date

End Date

(insert additional rows as needed)

FA VI – Security, Cameras and Associated Peripherals

Master Contractors may propose products based on a detailed description in the

Business Need / Required Functionality field*)

1.

2.

3.

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Section 5 – Evaluation Criteria – Technical Proposal (Provide a list of evaluation criteria in descending order of importance)

Evaluation Criteria

1. Price

2. Adherence to the Original Specifications & Do Not leave any items blank Ex. warranties

3. Ability to meet Delivery Due Date (insert additional rows as needed)

Basis for Award Recommendation The agency Point of Contact listed in Section 2 will recommend the award to a responsive and responsible Master Contractor that provides the most advantageous offer considering the price and evaluation factors above. The agency Point of Contact will initiate and deliver a PO to the selected Master Contractor.

All awards from this PORFP shall comply with the requirements of COMAR 21.05.13.06.

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NO BID NOTICE/VENDOR FEEDBACK FORM

To help us improve the quality of State solicitations and to make our procurement process more responsive and business-friendly, please provide comments and suggestions regarding this solicitation. Please return your comments with your response. If you have chosen not to respond to this solicitation, please e-mail or fax this completed form to the attention of the Agency Point of Contact listed in Section 2.

Title: Hardware Solicitation No: 060B2490022

PORFP: J00P5600013

1. If you have chosen not to respond to this solicitation, please indicate the reason(s) below:

Other commitments preclude our participation at this time.

The subject of the solicitation is not something we ordinarily provide.

We are inexperienced in the work/commodities required.

Specifications are unclear, too restrictive, etc. (Explain in REMARKS section)

The scope of work is beyond our present capacity.

Doing business with the State is simply too complicated. (Explain in REMARKS section)

We cannot be competitive. (Explain in REMARKS section)

Time allotted for completion of the Bid is insufficient.

Prior State of Maryland contract experience was unprofitable or otherwise unsatisfactory. (Explain in REMARKS section)

Other: _________________________________________________________

2. If you have submitted a response to this solicitation, but wish to offer suggestions or express concerns, please use the REMARKS section below.

REMARKS: _________________________________________________________________

Offeror Name: ________________________________ Date: _______________________

Contact Person: _________________________________ Phone (____) _____ - ________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

E-mail Address:____________________________________________________________

Section 4 – Scope of Work

FA I – Microcomputers, PCs, Servers, and Associated Peripherals (Provide product specifications below. If some or all specifications are unknown, Master Contractors may propose products based on a detailed description in the Business Need / Required Functionality field*)

Product Name Product Description Model # Qty Due Date mm/dd/yyyy

1. N9K-C93180YC-FX3

Nexus 9300 48p 1/10/25G, 6p 40/100G, MACsec, SyncE

2. CON-L1NBD-

N9KC93X3

CX LEVEL 1 8X5XNBD Nexus 9300 48p 1/10/25G, 6p 40/100G, MACs (60 Months)

3. MODE-NXOS

Mode selection between ACI and NXOS

4. NXK-AF-PI

Dummy PID for Airow Selection Port-side Intake

5. NXOS-CS-10.4.3F

Nexus 9300, 9500, 9800 NX-OS SW 10.4.3 (64bit) Cisco Silicon 6

6. NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU

Nexus 3K/9K Fixed Accessory Kit, 1RU front and rear removal 6

7. NXA-FAN-35CFM-PI

Nexus Fan, 35CFM, port side intake airow

8. NXK-MEM-16GB

Additional memory of 16GB for Nexus Switches

9. NXA-PAC-650W-PI

Nexus NEBs AC 650W PSU - Port Side Intake

10. CAB-9K12A-NA

Power Cord, 125VAC 13A NEMA 5-15 Plug, North America

11. NXOS-SLP-INFO-9K

Info PID for Smart Licensing using Policy for N9K

12. C1E1TN9300XF-5Y

Data Center Networking Essentials Term N9300 XF, 5Y (60 Months)

13. SVS-L1N9KE-XF-5Y

CX L1 Support:DCN Essentials Term N9300 XF, 5Y

14. C9300-48U-A Catalyst 9300 48-port UPOE, Network Advantage

15. CON-SSSNT-

C93004UA

SOLN SUPP 8X5XNBD Catalyst 9300 48-port UPOE, Network Adva (60 Months)

16. C9300-NW-A-48

C9300 Network Advantage, 48-port license

- 3

17. PWR-C1-1100WAC-

P/2

1100W AC 80+ platinum Con�g 1 Secondary Power Supply

18. CAB-TA-NA

North America AC Type A Power Cable

19. 50CM Type 1 Stacking Cable 1

20. CAB-SPWR-30CM

Catalyst Stack Power Cable 30

CM

21. C9300-DNA-A-48

C9300 DNA Advantage, 48-Port Term Licenses

- 3

22. CON-SSTCM-

C93A48

SOLN SUPP SW SUBC9300 DNA

Advantage (60 Months)

23. C9300-DNA-A-48-

5Y

C9300 DNA Advantage, 48-Port, 5 Year Term License (60 Months)

24. C1-ADD-OPTOUT

Cisco DNA Premier Add-On Session Opt Out (No Ful�llment)

25. PI-LFAS-T

Prime Infrastructure Lifecycle & Assurance Term - Smart Lic

26. PI-LFAS-AP-T-5Y

PI Dev Lic for Lifecycle & Assurance Term 5Y (60 Months)

27. NETWORK-PNP-LIC

Network Plug-n-Play Connect for zero-touch device deployment

28. C9300-NM-4G

Catalyst 9300 4 x 1GE Network Module

29. PWR-C1-1100WAC-

P

1100W AC 80+ platinum Con�g 1 Power Supply

30. D-DNAS-EXT-S-T

Cisco DNA Spaces Extend Term License for Catalyst Switches

31. D-DNAS-EXT-S-5Y

Cisco DNA Spaces Extend for Catalyst Switching - 5Year (60 Months)

32. TE-EMBEDDED-T

Cisco ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent IBN Embedded

33. TE-EMBEDDED-T-5Y

ThousandEyes - Enterprise Agents (60 Months)

34. SC9300UK9-173 UNIVERSAL 3

35. SSD-240G

Cisco pluggable USB3.0 SSD storage

36. CON-L1SWT-

C93A48

CX LEVEL 1 SW SUB C9300 DNA

Advantage (60 Months)

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