PORFP R99P6601092 Cisco Access Points

The Maryland School for the Deaf issued Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) R99P6601092 on May 12, 2026, to procure 39 Cisco Wireless 9176I access points configured with W7 and 3-band 4x4 UWB capabilities, along with 39 low-profile mounting brackets, 28 ceiling grid clips for recessed installation, and 11 T-rail channel adapters for deployment at the facility located at 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, Maryland 21701. All items must be delivered by June 15, 2026. Proposals are due on May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT, with inquiries regarding the solicitation required to be submitted by May 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. Evaluation will be based on lowest responsible bidder determination, confirmation that the bidder appears on the Master Contractor list, and certified small business status. Eligible vendors must be current Master Contractors authorized for Cisco equipment under the existing Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services Master Contract (060B2490022) and must provide manufacturer letters of authorization, screenshots of manufacturer's suggested retail prices, estimated ship dates and lead times, a completed Mercury Affidavit, and pricing valid for at least 90 days following the bid due date. Additionally, bidders must submit a Conflict of Interest Affidavit as part of their bid package to ensure compliance with Maryland's procurement regulations and ethical standards.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, which restricts eligibility exclusively to vendors certified as small businesses under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article sections 14-501 through 14-505. Only Master Contractors currently authorized for Cisco equipment are eligible to submit bids, limiting the pool of potential respondents to pre-qualified vendors on the existing master contract. The state integrates this procurement with its existing Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services Master Contract infrastructure, requiring bidder compliance with established procurement frameworks. The Maryland School for the Deaf reserves the right to purchase more or less than the specified quantities based on available funding, providing flexibility in final award amounts. Invoices should be submitted to Maryland School for the Deaf, PO Box 250, Frederick, Maryland 21705, or via email to accounts.payable@msd.edu, with Chloe Moyer designated as the agency point of contact at 301-360-2011 or chloe.moyer@msd.edu. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the solicitation documents.