# Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM058488

Maryland Cisco ISE Port Security and Support Procurement

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** September 29, 2026
**Identifier:** BPM058488
**NAICS:** 541519, 541512, 811213

Maryland's procurement office is seeking Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) Port Security and Support for a one-year term.
- Government Buyer:
  - State of Maryland, Department of Information Technology
- OEM Highlight:
  - Cisco Systems, Inc. is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all products
- Vendors:
  - Only certified small business vendors under Maryland's Small Business Reserve Program are eligible
  - Limited to Master Contractors under the designated contract
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Cisco ISE Essentials Subscription (2,000 units)
  - Cisco ISE Premier Subscription (8,000 units)
  - Cisco Identity Service Engine Subscription (1 unit)
  - Cisco Support Basic for ISE (1 unit)
- Notable Requirements:
  - All products must be Cisco-branded; no substitutes allowed
  - Compliance with Maryland statutory small business certification
  - Responses must be submitted via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system
  - Pricing must be provided using the eMMA Pricing Grid
- Period of Performance:
  - One-year subscription and support term for all Cisco ISE products

### Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) Port Security and Support for a duration of one year. It includes subscriptions for Cisco ISE Essentials and Premier, as well as basic support for ISE. The procurement is limited to certified small business vendors under Maryland's Small Business Reserve Program. Responses must be submitted through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system, and questions are due by September 29, 2026. The solicitation is limited to Master Contractors under the specified contract.

[View original listing](https://emma.maryland.gov/page.aspx/en/bpm/process_manage_extranet/95100)