Overview


IT Support, Hardware & Networking
Towson, Maryland, United States; Rockville, Maryland, United States; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States; Hanover, Maryland, United StatesPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: March 24th, 2026

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SUMMARY


Seeking master contractors to supply and renew Cisco Smartnet hardware and software licenses, including switches and firewall appliances, in Maryland.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


BUDGET

Estimate

$500,000 – $2,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION


12 months

TIMELINE


PORFP Issue Date: March 13th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: March 24th, 2026

Warranty Start Date: April 1st, 2026

Warranty End Date: March 31st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE


March 24th, 2026

Issuing Agency


Maryland Department Of Health

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DESCRIPTION


The organization is seeking a vendor to provide Cisco Smartnet hardware supplies, which include the renewal of DNA subscriptions, 48-Port Term Licenses for C9300 DNA Essentials, and licenses for the Catalyst 9400 Series (7 slot, 1xSup, 2xLC, DNA–A LIC). The required equipment also includes Nexus 9300 series switches with 48-port 10/25G SFP+ and 6-port 100G QSFP28, along with NX–OS Essentials licenses for Nexus 9300 (10G+) platforms. Additionally, the procurement extends to Cisco Firepower 4145 Next-Generation Firewall Appliances (1U, 2 x NetMod Bays).

This solicitation is limited to master contractors, ensuring only pre-approved vendors may participate. The scope emphasizes both hardware and subscription renewals for essential network infrastructure components.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.

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