Opportunity
Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM058659
Maryland DoIT Seeks Cisco Nexus 9508 EOL Component Replacement (SBR Only)
Posted
August 27, 2026
Respond By
September 03, 2026
Identifier
BPM058659
NAICS
423690, 423430
This procurement seeks to replace end-of-life components in Cisco Nexus 9508 switches for the Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT). - Government Buyer: - State of Maryland, Department of Information Technology - Administration (DoIT) - OEM Highlight: - Cisco is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all required components - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement hardware and components for Cisco Nexus 9508 switches - Technical specifications and bill of materials provided in solicitation attachments - Notable Requirements: - Only Master Contractors under the Master Contract Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 060B2490022 are eligible - Procurement is a Small Business Reserve (SBR); only Maryland-certified small businesses may bid - Responses must be submitted via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system - No services are requested; focus is on hardware replacement - SBR certification and master contract eligibility are mandatory for participation
Description
This solicitation is a Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) for the replacement of end-of-life components for the Cisco Nexus 9508. It is limited to Master Contractors awarded under the Master Contract Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 060B2490022. The procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) and only certified small businesses under the Maryland SBR program are eligible. Responses must be submitted through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system by September 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The issuing agency is the Department of Information Technology - Administration.