Cisco Routers for Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) Data Center

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking Cisco routers for its data center through a competitive procurement process. This contract opportunity is specifically for networking equipment to support the agency's technological infrastructure. The procurement is scheduled to be posted on October 6, 2025, with proposals due by October 20, 2025. Vendors are expected to provide high-performance Cisco routing equipment that meets the specific technical requirements of the DPSCS data center environment. The procurement appears to focus on replacing or upgrading existing networking hardware to ensure robust and reliable data communication systems within the correctional services infrastructure.

This procurement is exclusively designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, which means only certified small businesses meeting specific statutory requirements under Maryland's State Finance and Procurement Article (sections 14-501-14-505) are eligible to bid. Potential vendors must be pre-certified through the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (GOSBA) Small Business Reserve Program. To qualify, businesses must complete vendor registration processes outlined on the state's small business website. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the available information, SBR procurements are typically designed to provide opportunities for smaller businesses to compete for state government contracts, with the goal of supporting local economic development and providing fair access to government procurement opportunities.