FC0002379 Cisco Hyperflex Data Platform for MLDSC

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is issuing Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) FC0002379 for the procurement of a Cisco HyperFlex Data Platform intended for the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Collaborative (MLDSC). The procurement encompasses Functional Area V (Manufacturer's Extended Warranty) and potentially includes microcomputers, servers, network communication equipment, and installation/training services. Qualified bidders must be authorized Cisco resellers and must submit a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer or distributor along with manufacturer's suggested retail pricing screenshots. The equipment must be new and unused, and pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days following the proposal due date of May 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, with estimated ship dates and lead times required for each item. Equipment delivery is required to Skyline (Maryland Department of Information Technology) at 6958 Aviation Blvd Suite J, Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061, with the place of performance at 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland 21032. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by May 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT to Procurement Officer Cherise Edmonds at cherise.edmonds@maryland.gov. Award will be made to the Master Contractor whose proposal is determined most advantageous to the state, with price serving as the primary evaluation criterion, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, restricting award eligibility exclusively to certified small business vendors meeting statutory requirements under the State Finance and Procurement Article. Only Master Contractors awarded under the existing Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 contract (060B2490022) are eligible to submit bids. Bidders must complete and submit a Mercury Affidavit form, executed under penalty of perjury, to declare whether proposed products contain mercury and provide detailed specifications if mercury is present. The initial contract term is 12 months with a requested start date of June 27, 2026, and a requested end date of June 26, 2027, with a 2-day lead time for service delivery. While the redacted bill of materials indicates a total pricing value of $0.00 on the referenced Cisco price estimate dated March 30, 2026, this figure represents only planning and informational documentation and does not constitute a binding offer; actual pricing and award value will be determined through the competitive bidding process. The state reserves the right to purchase more or less than specified quantities based on available funding and retains all statutory rights and remedies regarding contract performance and compliance.