Nexus 9K Smart Licensing

LIMITED TO MASTER CONTRACTORS Only Master Contractors that are awarded a contract under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012, 060B2490022 (Cisco) Functional Area I are eligible to submit a bid in response to this secondary competition Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP). Small Business Reserve (SBR) Procurement This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement for which award will be limited to certified small business vendors. Only businesses that meet the statutory requirements set forth in State Finance and Procurement Article, §§14-501-14-505, Annotated Code of Maryland, and that are certified by GOSBA Small Business Reserve Program are eligible for award of a contract. Information on eligibility for the SBR program is available on the following website: https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/Pages/sbr-program.aspx Information on the SBR Vendor Registration processes is available on the following website: https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/Pages/SBR-Registration.aspx BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) responses will only be accepted through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system. Instructions on how to submit proposals electronically can be found at: https://procurement.maryland.gov/emma-qrgs/ Refer to Vendor QRG 4 - eMMA QRG Responding to Solicitations (IFB) Questions Due (Closing) Date and Time: X/XX/2023 at 5:00 PM EDT Questions must be submitted in writing with the subject line, "Question for PORFP #W00P4600604", and be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Procurement Officer no later than the date and time specified. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 1. The Department reserves the right to purchase more or less than the specified quantity to the extent limited by funding.
2. Purchase new and unused equipment.
3. The Master Contractor shall not impose a restocking fee if an item is returned due to damage or incorrect product shipped.

1. The Master Contractor must provide the estimated ship date/lead time for each item listed in the PORFP.5. Please allow proposals/quotes provided in response to this PORFP to be valid for at least 90 days after the set due date above.

1. The Master Contractor must be an authorized reseller for CISCO. The state reserves the right to request a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the Manufacturer or Distributor.

1. The Master Contractor must include a screen shot of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with the bid.

1. The Master Contractor must provide a Mercury Affidavit:

https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2018/04/Attachment-K-MercuryAffidavit.pdf 8. Equipment must be delivered to: Maryland State Police Quartermaster Division 7745 Washington Boulevard Jessup, Maryland 20794