SW-PORFP (SBR) Hyperflex LAN Renewal

The Maryland Department of Health is requesting proposals for Cisco Hyperflex LAN equipment renewal and manufacturer software maintenance under PORFP MDH/OCMP 27-25628, with proposals due October 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement limited to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505 and certified by GOSBA; only Master Contractors currently awarded contracts under the State of Maryland's 2012 COTS Software Master Contract (060B2490021) Functional Area III are eligible.

The scope covers Cisco Nexus 9300 series switches (2 units), Cisco HyperFlex HX240c M5 All Flash Nodes (12 units), Cisco HyperFlex HX220c M5 All Flash Nodes (12 units), Cisco ISR 4331 UC Bundle routers (3 units), Cisco DNA Essentials software licensing for wired and wireless environments, DNA subscription renewals with support through September 30, 2028, and associated support modules including a 64-channel DSP module and ISR 1100 Series IOS XE software. Support services include 24x7x4 hour response times for major components and 8x5 business day support for secondary components, with both Solution Support (SSC4P) and Standard (SNT/C4P/SNTP) support tiers available.

Place of performance is the Maryland Department of Health, 201 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Equipment delivery and warranty period run from October 7, 2026 through October 6, 2027. Bidders must provide manufacturers' suggested retail price screenshots, estimated ship dates, and letters of authorization from Cisco. All software licensing agreements and end-user license agreements must accompany proposals. Proposed pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days after the proposal due date. Award is based on conformance to specifications and lowest bid price. Contact Amanda Williams at amanda.williams1@maryland.gov or (667) 379-2359 with questions.