Cancelled FC0001223 Ciena Materials - Comptroller On-Net 1904 Emmorton Rd

This solicitation has been cancelled. The Maryland Department of Information Technology issued a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP FC0001223) on November 24, 2025, for Ciena network communication equipment and related services destined for the Comptroller's On-Net facility at 1904 Emmorton Road in Harford County, but cancelled the procurement effective December 12, 2025 — the original proposal due date.

The solicitation was restricted to certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) vendors and limited to Master Contractors previously awarded contracts under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 master contract (060B2490022). Bidders were required to be authorized Ciena resellers with manufacturer authorization letters.

The scope comprised a Ciena 3924 chassis with multiple software licenses (MCP Base, SAOS 10G, routing/MPLS, and security modules), an AC power cord, and associated manufacturer extended warranty support. Delivery was specified to 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland 21032. The procurement officer was Cherise Edmonds (cherise.edmonds@maryland.gov, 410-697-9672).

Questions were due December 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT. Bid pricing was required to remain valid for at least 90 days following the proposal due date. Award was to be based on lowest price. No contract value was stated.