Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-port UPOE

Background

The Maryland Department of Health is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) for the procurement of Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-port UPOE network equipment. This solicitation is part of a Small Business Reserve Procurement, aimed at supporting certified small business vendors in accordance with Maryland state regulations. The goal of this contract is to enhance the department's network communication capabilities through the acquisition of essential hardware.

Work Details

The contract involves the purchase of the following products: 1. **Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-port UPOE, Network Essentials** - Model # C9300-48U-E, Quantity: 10 2. **Level 1 8x5xNBD Support** - Part # CON-L1NBD-C93004UE, Quantity: 10 3. **DNA Essentials License (48-Port)** - Model # C9300-DNA-E-48, Quantity: 10 4. **SW Subscription for DNA Essentials** - Part # CON-L1SWT-C93E48, Quantity: 10 5. **3-Year Term License for DNA Essentials** - Part # C9300-DNA-E-48-3Y, Quantity: 10 6. **Network Essentials License (48-port)** - Model # C9300-NW-E-48, Quantity: 10 7. **1100W AC Power Supply** - Part # PWR-C1-1100WAC-P, Quantity: 10 8. **Secondary Power Supply** - Part # PWR-C1-1100WAC-P/2, Quantity: 10 9. **North America AC Type A Power Cable** - Part # CAB-TA-NA, Quantity: 20 10. **50CM Type 1 Stacking Cable** - Part # STACK-T1-50CM, Quantity: 10 11. **Catalyst Stack Power Cable (30 CM)** - Part # CAB-SPWR-30CM, Quantity: 10 12. **Rubber Feet for Table Top Setup** - Part # C9K-ACC-RBFT, Quantity: 10 13. **Rack Installation Screws (Qty 4)** - Part # C9K-ACC-SCR-4, Quantity: 10 14. **1RU Cable Management Guides** - Part # CAB-GUIDE-1RU, Quantity: 10 15. **8 x 10GE Network Module** - Model # C9300-NM-8X, Quantity: 10 16. **Network Plug-n-Play Connect License** - Part # NETWORK-PNP-LIC, Quantity: 10 17. **Universal Software Package** - Part # SC9300UK9-1715, Quantity: 10.

Period of Performance

The period of performance for this contract is expected to start on August 3, 2026 and end on August 2, 2029.

Place of Performance

The contract will be performed at the Maryland Department of Health located at 201 W Preston Street SS1, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

Bidder Requirements

This solicitation is limited to Master Contractors that are awarded a contract under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services Master Contract (060B2490022). Bidders must be certified small business vendors under the Small Business Reserve Program and must provide a Letter of Authorization from Cisco as an authorized reseller.