SBR Only Cisco Smartnet Renewal

The Maryland State Police Quartermaster Division is seeking a Cisco SmartNet Renewal contract for comprehensive network infrastructure support, solicited through Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) numbered W00P6600711. The procurement covers manufacturer's extended warranty services for a wide range of Cisco networking equipment, including Catalyst switches, ISR routers, ASR chassis, Nexus switches, and Firepower security appliances across multiple Maryland State Police facilities. The contract will run from December 1, 2025, through September 22, 2026, with support levels predominantly set at 8X5XNBD (8 hours, 5 days, next business day). Proposals are due on November 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, and must be submitted exclusively through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system. Bidders are required to provide manufacturer-authorized reseller status, MSRP screenshots, estimated ship dates, lead times, and pricing valid for at least 90 days. The primary evaluation criterion will be price, with the contract being awarded to the most competitive bidder.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) opportunity, strictly limited to certified small businesses and existing Hardware Master Contractors authorized under the master contract 060B2490022. Only businesses certified by the Maryland General Services Administration's Small Business Reserve Program are eligible to submit proposals. Contractors must be currently awarded contracts under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services master contract and may submit a Letter of Authorization with their proposal. The specification sheet indicates over 250 individual line items distributed across Maryland State Police locations in Pikesville, Jessup, Hanover, Windsor Mill, Columbia, and Middle River. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, individual line item prices range from minimal amounts for spare components to over $6,300 annually for high-end security appliances. The point of contact for this procurement is Gregory Chason, who can be reached at (410) 379-9410 or gregory.chason@maryland.gov, and invoices must meet standard proper invoice requirements with warranty items billable within 30 days of the contract start date.