MPT C3850 upgrade Cisco

Maryland Public Television (MPT) is requesting proposals for a Cisco network infrastructure upgrade, specifically procuring two Cisco C9300X-48TX-M switches to replace end-of-life C3850 switches, with a proposal due date of July 1, 2026, though an earlier due date of January 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT is referenced in the PORFP document. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement limited to certified small business vendors, with only Master Contractors currently awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services Master Contract (060B2490022) eligible to bid.

The scope includes racking, cabling, and full configuration of the new switches; migrating existing configurations from C3850 to C9300X platforms with necessary syntax updates; installing C9300X 8-port 1/10/25G SFP+ network modules; connecting four 10GBASE Active Optical SFP+ cables (10m) to the new switches and MPT Sophos firewall; reconnecting all existing patch cables and fiber optic connections; and validating end-to-end connectivity and integration with the existing Nexus N7K-C7004 core infrastructure. Place of performance is MPT's facility at 11767 Owings Mills Boulevard, Maryland 21117.

A 10 percent Minority Business Enterprise participation goal applies to installation and training services. Bidders must be authorized resellers with a current Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer or distributor and must provide screenshots of MSRP and estimated ship dates or lead times. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days from the bid due date. All proposals must be submitted through Maryland's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system as password-protected documents. Questions are due December 29, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. MPT anticipates award and project initiation in early 2026.