Cisco Catalyst 9300 Switch

This is a state and local contract opportunity from the state of Maryland, specifically for Howard County, to procure Cisco Catalyst 9300 network switches and associated equipment. The procurement is a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) issued by the Maryland State Police Quartermaster Division, seeking proposals for various Cisco networking hardware and services under the State's Hardware Master Contract 1. The required items include over 100 Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches, power supplies, network modules, cables, and licenses, with a 3-year contract term and potential renewal options. The contract has an installation and training services component. Proposals are due on January 26, 2024, with a target delivery date of July 1, 2024. The award will be made to the Master Contractor whose proposal is most advantageous to the State, considering price and the evaluation factors set forth in the PORFP.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, limited to certified small business vendors in Maryland. Only businesses certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (GOSBA) SBR Program are eligible to receive the award. The procurement is funded by the Maryland State Police Quartermaster Division, and there is no listed incumbent or current contractor. The potential award value is unknown, but the contract is subject to the budgets and funding availability of the participating agencies.