Maryland Procurement Portal #FC0003317

Maryland DoIT seeks Cisco Nexus 9508 EOL component replacements from certified small business contractors

Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) - Administration is seeking certified small business master contractors to replace end-of-life components in Cisco Nexus 9508 network hardware. - Government Buyer: - Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) - Administration - OEMs and Vendors: - Cisco (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - Only certified small business master contractors under Maryland's Master Contract Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 (060B2490022) are eligible - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement hardware and upgrades for Cisco Nexus 9508 network switch - Specific part numbers and quantities detailed in the bill of materials (not provided in summary) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Procurement is restricted to certified small business vendors in the Maryland Small Business Reserve Program - Electronic proposal submission required via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) - Compliance with small business reserve criteria is mandatory - Only Cisco-branded hardware is acceptable for replacement - Technical Scope: - Focused on maintaining and upgrading critical network infrastructure by replacing EOL Cisco Nexus 9508 components - Ensures continued operational reliability and supportability of state IT systems

Description

This solicitation is for the replacement of end-of-life components for the Cisco Nexus 9508. The procurement is limited to master contractors awarded under the Master Contract Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 060B2490022. It is a Small Business Reserve procurement, meaning only certified small business vendors are eligible for award. Responses must be submitted electronically through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system by September 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

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