Updated - Cisco Catalyst C8300 Routers

The Maryland State Police Quartermaster Division is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Cisco Catalyst C8300 routers and associated networking equipment to replace end-of-life routers and maintain IT infrastructure support and security. The Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) was issued on May 18, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with questions due by May 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT. The required delivery date is June 30, 2026. The procurement requires 21 units of Cisco Catalyst C8300-1N1S-6T routers along with associated modules, licenses, and software components, including DNA subscriptions, IOSXE autonomous mode software, network management solutions, and DNA Center On-Premise deployment services, with 42 units of power supplies and AC cables specified. The contract term is 36 months. Bidders must provide new and unused equipment, detailed specification sheets, estimated ship dates and lead times, manufacturer authorization documentation, screenshots of Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP), and pricing valid for at least 90 days following the due date. The evaluation criteria prioritize price and availability, and the solicitation is designated as a fixed-price contract. Performance and delivery will occur at Maryland State Police, 7745 Washington Blvd, Jessup, MD 20794, with invoicing directed to 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Maryland 21208. All inquiries should be directed to Heather Stark, the Agency Point of Contact.

This procurement is restricted to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland's statutory requirements as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) set-aside, significantly limiting competition to eligible small business entities. Additionally, only Master Contractors currently awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 contract (060B2490022) are eligible to submit bids, though current Master Contractors may submit a Letter of Authorization (LOA) for consideration. The solicitation requires that all returned equipment due to damage or incorrect shipment be accepted without restocking fees, ensuring contractor accountability for product condition. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system. While the summary documentation does not specify explicit budget ranges or award values, the procurement involves substantial equipment quantities and a 36-month contract term, suggesting a significant investment in network infrastructure modernization for the Maryland State Police agency.