35 Cisco WAPs

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Office of Enterprise Technology (OET) is conducting a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) to procure 35 Cisco wireless access points (WAPs) for the EHR project in MDH hospitals. The procurement is specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Internal 802.11ax wireless access points with associated licenses and accessories, including Wireless DNA on-premise advantage licenses, Cisco Spaces extend term licenses, network plug-and-play connect licenses, and mounting brackets. The solicitation (contract number M00P6600737) requires bidders to be authorized Cisco resellers and to submit a screenshot of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and a Mercury Affidavit. Evaluation criteria will prioritize conformance to specifications, lowest qualified bid, and submission of required documentation. The proposal is due on September 15, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST, with proposals to be submitted via email and password-protected. The equipment specifications include advanced features such as 4x4:4 MIMO, IoT support, Bluetooth 5, multi-gigabit ethernet, and USB connectivity, designed for zero-touch device deployment.

This procurement is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) competition limited exclusively to Certified Small Business (CSB) Master Contractors under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 Contract (060B2490022). The contract is fixed-price with no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal, and vendors must maintain pricing validity for at least 90 days after the bid due date. Bidders are required to provide new and unused equipment with estimated ship dates. Invoicing will be conducted via email, with payment terms of 30 days for one-time pricing or annual billing for items with annual pricing. The procurement covers multiple line items with quantities of 35 units, including Smart Account mandatory items and licenses with varying service durations from 3 to 36 months and estimated lead times between 3 and 28 days. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the wireless infrastructure upgrade suggests a significant investment in network technology for MDH hospitals in Baltimore City.