FC0001949 CIENA -DHS AMR On-Net – 59 Prospect Sq, Cumberland

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for CIENA network communication equipment and related services under a Small Business Reserve procurement, with proposals due March 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. This solicitation is restricted to certified small business vendors currently awarded as Master Contractors under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 master contract (060B2490022); only authorized CIENA resellers with current manufacturer or distributor authorization letters may bid.

The scope comprises one Ciena 3948 router with dual AC power, multiple perpetual software licenses (SAOS 10G, Base OS, EVPN, Routing/MPLS, and Security modules), Navigator Base troubleshooting software, optical transceivers (one 10/100/1000M SFP and two 1 Gigabit SM SFP optics), and managed spares and support services with global next business day arrival coverage for one year. The equipment supports on-net connectivity for the Department of Human Services at 59 Prospect Square in Cumberland, Maryland, with on-site coordination at 6958 Aviation Boulevard, Suite J, Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061.

An MBE participation goal of 0% applies for FA IV (Installation and Training Services). Bidders must provide screenshots of manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) and estimated ship dates or lead times for each item. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days after the proposal due date. One-time pricing items are billed within 30 days of acceptance; annual pricing items are billed annually beginning within 30 days of contract start. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor offering the most advantageous proposal based on price as the primary evaluation criterion. Questions are due March 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT to Procurement Officer Cherise Edmonds. A Mercury Affidavit must accompany all bid submissions.