SRA 25-142, dell S5224F switches

The Maryland State Retirement Agency (SRA) is conducting a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement for hardware networking equipment through a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) numbered BPM050997. The procurement specifically seeks three Dell S5224F switches for the production environment, with detailed technical specifications requiring 24x 25GbE SFP28 ports and 4x 100GbE QSFP28 ports. Bidders must be authorized Dell resellers and provide a screenshot of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with their proposal. The procurement includes comprehensive hardware components such as networking transceivers, copper direct attach cables, jumper cords, and associated software including OS10 Enterprise operating system. Proposals are due on May 12, 2025, at 11:00 am through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system, with the performance location at 120 E. Baltimore Street in Baltimore, Maryland. Bidders must submit detailed switch specifications, estimated ship dates, guarantee new and unused equipment, and maintain pricing validity for a minimum of 90 days after the proposal due date.

The contract is exclusively reserved for certified small businesses meeting Maryland's statutory requirements, effectively limiting competition to only qualifying small business vendors. The procurement encompasses multiple support and maintenance packages, including ProSupport with next business day onsite service, 7x24 technical support, and a ProDeploy Plus add-on featuring STIG security hardening for networking infrastructure. The total procurement includes one primary switch, two transceivers, various copper direct attach cables, and a comprehensive third-party software warranty. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves sophisticated networking equipment with multi-year support options ranging from 1-3 years. Invoicing will be processed electronically via email to ISinvoices@sra.state.md.us, with the contract structured as a fixed-price type. The procurement targets enhancing the agency's production network environment through strategic hardware acquisition and integrated support services.