MPT C3850 upgrade Cisco

Location: Maryland
Posted: Dec 18, 2025
Due: Jan 7, 2026
Agency: State Government of Maryland
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software).
Solicitation No: BPM054581
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ID: BPM054581
Title: MPT C3850 upgrade Cisco
Status: Open
Due / Close Date: 1/7/2026
Publish Date: 12/18/2025 3:05:45 PM
Main Category: Network switches
Solicitation Type: Request for Quote
Issuing Agency: Maryland Public Television - Administration

Solicitation Summary
Title
MPT C3850 upgrade Cisco
ID
BPM054581
Alternate ID
Lot #
1
Round #
2
Status
Open
Due / Close Date (EST)
Jan 7 2026 2:00PM
Solicitation Type
Request for Quote
Main Category
Network switches
Issuing Agency
Maryland Public Television - Administration
Procurement Officer / Buyer
Frank CONAWAY
Email
frank.conaway2@mpt.org
Solicitation Summary

•    Procure two Cisco C9300X-48TX-M switches to replace the existing end-of-life Cisco C3850 switches.
•    Rack, cable, and fully configure the new switches.
•    Migrate the existing configurations from the C3850 switches to the new C9300X switches, including necessary syntax updates or platform adjustments.
•    Install the C9300X 8-port 1/10/25G SFP+ network modules.
•    Connect 4 10GBASE Active Optical SFP+ cables (10m) to the new switches and MPT Sophos firewall.
•    Reconnect all existing patch cables and fiber optic connections to the new switches.
•    Validate end-to-end connectivity and ensure the new switches are fully operational.
•    Confirm that the new switches properly communicate and integrate with the existing Nexus N7K-C7004 infrastructure.
•    MPT is looking to award and move forward in the beginning of 2026 (all Due Dates).

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Project Cost Class
Pre-Bid Conference Information
Pre-Bid Conference Date (EST)
Pre-Bid Conference Details
Small Business Reserve Designation
Yes

Procurement Program Participation Goals

VSBE Participation (%)
MBE Participation (%)
10.00
African American MBE Participation (%)
Asian American MBE Participation (%)
Hispanic American MBE Participation (%)
Women-Owned MBE Participation (%)
DBE Participation (%)
SBE Participation (%)
Socio Economic Participation Criteria
Procurement Officer / Buyer
Frank CONAWAY
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