54 Cisco wireless access points (WAPs)

This solicitation issued by the Maryland Department of Health’s Office of Enterprise Technology seeks bids for the procurement and delivery of 54 new Cisco wireless access points (Cisco CW9178i model) along with associated licenses, mounting hardware, and support services under a fixed-price Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) structure. The acquisition is conducted under the existing Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services Master Contract (060B2490022) and is limited exclusively to Master Contractors previously awarded under that contract. Vendors must be authorized Cisco resellers and certified as Small Business Reserve (SBR) participants under the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs program. The solicitation requires bidders to submit a technical proposal demonstrating specification conformance, along with key attachments including a Letter of Authorization (LOA), Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) screenshots, and a Mercury Affidavit, with a firm bid submission deadline of December 15, 2025. The contract mandates new and unused equipment with no restocking fees for returns caused by damage or incorrect shipments, and pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days post bid submission. Delivery is to be made to 201 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD, with compliance evaluated primarily on conformance to detailed Bill of Materials and technical specifications (Attachment A), lowest qualified bid, and submission of required affidavits. Invoicing must adhere to Maryland state procurement regulations (COMAR), submitted electronically to the designated email, and allow for annual billing where applicable. No formal Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses are integrated beyond operational conditions set forth by the State’s procurement policies. The award decision will follow a trade-off basis, awarding to the most advantageous offer balancing price and technical compliance. The solicitation emphasizes strict adherence to submission requirements, eligibility constraints, and vendor certification with the designated agency points of contact provided for questions and proposal receipt.