Juniper Switches

The Maryland State Police Quartermaster Division is soliciting bids for Juniper network switches under a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP W00P7600499), with proposals due September 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. This is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement limited exclusively to Master Contractors authorized under the existing statewide Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services contract 060B2490022, with a 0% MBE participation goal.

The scope includes one WAN switch (QFX5120-48T-AFO), eight POE switches (EX4100-48P), and three out-of-band management switches (EX4100-48T-AFI), along with associated accessories: 2.5-meter C13 power cables, passive SFP 25GBASE direct-attach copper cables, AC power supplies, and network device support subscriptions and perpetual advanced licenses for Class 1 QFX5K products. The 60-month contract term covers delivery to 7125 Ambassador Road, Windsor Mill, Maryland 21244. The specification sheet identifies specific quantities for each component and notes that all items are manufacturer-stocked with variable delivery times.

Price is the primary evaluation criterion, followed by timeliness of delivery. All bids must include manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) screenshots, estimated ship dates and lead times, and letters of manufacturer authorization if requested. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days following the proposal due date. Master Contractors must furnish new, unused equipment with no restocking fees for items returned due to damage or incorrect shipment. Invoices are submitted to MSP Accounts Payable, either at 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Maryland 21208, or electronically to msp.accountspayable@maryland.gov, with payment due within 30 days of acceptance.