Description
The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is seeking a small‑business‑reserved master contractor to provide a one‑year Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement, covering maintenance, technical support, warranty, and optional installation/training for its network security infrastructure. The contract is limited to existing Master Contractors under the state’s Hardware Master Contract (060B2490022) and requires compliance with detailed submission, pricing, and documentation rules. Bids are submitted electronically via the eMMA system, with a deadline of November 3 2026. The award will be based on technical conformance and price.
• Scope includes Cisco security hardware maintenance, support, warranty, and possible installation/training services.
• Quantity and specific product models are to be proposed by the contractor based on the agency’s functional needs.
• Contract term: 10/18/2026 – 10/17/2027 (1 year).
• Small Business Reserve (SBR) eligibility required; only certified SBR vendors may be awarded.
• Mandatory electronic submission; no paper bids accepted.
• Evaluation criteria: conformance to specifications first, then price.
• Invoicing must follow state guidelines; annual billing for recurring services.