Ciena Co-term (renewal) 26-0217124

The California Department of Technology is requesting quotes for renewal and co-termination of Ciena hardware and software support services across 38 line items, with quotes due August 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A 5% preference for California-certified small businesses applies, as does a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive offering 1–5% cost reductions based on certification percentage. A Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preference of up to 9% (not to exceed $50,000) is available for qualified information technology procurement bidders. Respondents may also qualify for the 5% small-business preference through 25% California-certified small business subcontracting participation or through the SB/NVSA program.

The scope covers technical support, managed spares, hardware repair services, and software support for Ciena network equipment models 3942, 5142, 5160, 5170, 5171, 6500, and 8700, plus MCP hosted services. Equipment delivery is required to the California Department of Technology's Sacramento facility at 10173 Croydon Way, Suite 5.

The contract will co-term through October 23, 2027. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after application of applicable incentives and preferences; in the event of a tie, preference is given to DVBE-certified small businesses, with final determination by coin toss. Questions are due August 11, 2026. The deadline to protest requirements is August 14, 2026. Award notification is anticipated August 25, 2026, with proposed contract execution September 1, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Jason Lu at Jason.Lu@state.ca.gov. The awarded contractor must submit a Prime Contractor's DVBE Subcontracting Report (STD 817) upon contract completion, with $10,000 withheld from final payment pending receipt and approval. Invoices must include the project order number and product descriptions.