M00P6605186 - Patch Cables for DHHC

The Maryland Department of Health is soliciting quotes from qualified contractors for the purchase of network communication equipment to be delivered to Deers Head Hospital Center in Salisbury, Maryland. The procurement encompasses three distinct categories of items: 300 units of 15-foot Cat6 patch cables (snagless unshielded Ethernet cable with Power over Ethernet capability in blue), 15 units of LC-LC singlemode duplex OS2 9/125 fiber optic cables (4-meter yellow), and 20 units of Cisco-compatible GLC-TE SFP transceivers (10/100/1000 base). All items must be delivered by May 29, 2026, which serves as the proposal due date. Potential bidders must submit written questions by May 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system with password protection by 1:00 PM local time on May 29, 2026. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible contractor offering the lowest bid while demonstrating conformance to specifications and providing manufacturer's suggested retail price documentation. Bidders must include screenshots of MSRP with their bids and provide estimated ship dates and lead times for each item, with pricing remaining valid for at least 90 days following the proposal due date.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve set-aside, which restricts eligibility exclusively to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505. Additionally, this is a secondary competition limited to Master Contractors currently awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 master contract (060B2490022). The solicitation does not specify an incumbent vendor or budget range, though the Maryland Department of Health retains discretionary authority to purchase quantities greater or less than specified based on available funding and operational needs. Bidders must demonstrate familiarity with Cisco-compatible networking equipment, as the SFP transceivers specified require compatibility with existing infrastructure at Deers Head Hospital Center.