FC0001227 R CIENA -DHS On-Net 849 International Drive

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for Ciena networking equipment and software licenses for DHS On-Net infrastructure at 849 International Drive in Linthicum under PORFP FC0001227 R (Reissue #2), with proposals due January 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due December 17, 2025. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement limited exclusively to certified small business vendors.

Only current Master Contractors awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services Master Contract (060B2490022) are eligible to submit bids. Bidders must be authorized Ciena resellers and must submit a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer or distributor upon request.

The scope covers one MCP Base Switch with perpetual scale virtual RTU, three model 170-3924-902 network chassis units with integrated transceivers, three sets of perpetual software licenses covering 10G capabilities, base OS/Ethernet/OAM, routing/MPLS, and security functionalities, three AC power cords, managed spares with next business day arrival coverage for one year, select support services for the 3924 platform for one year, and Navigator base with enhanced troubleshooting software and select support for one year. Pricing information is redacted in the bill of materials.

Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days following the bid due date. Bidders must provide estimated ship dates and Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price screenshots. One-time pricing items shall be billed within 30 days of acceptance; annual warranty items shall be billed annually commencing within 30 days of contract start. All invoices must be submitted electronically to doitfiscal.invoiceservice@maryland.gov and must comply with COMAR 21.06.09.01 and .02. Place of performance is 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland 21032. The procurement officer is Cherise Edmonds; on-site contacts are Kenny Bishop and Brian Kline.