FC0001953 CIENA - AMR On-Net – DPSCS BC440 (926 Greenmount Ave)

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for Ciena networking equipment and associated software licenses to support the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services facility at 926 Greenmount Avenue in Baltimore under the Hardware Master Contract program, with proposals due March 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement restricted to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article requirements.

Eligibility is limited to Master Contractors currently awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 contract (060B2490022). Bidders must be authorized Ciena resellers and must provide a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer or distributor, manufacturer's suggested retail price screenshots, estimated ship dates and lead times, and a Mercury Affidavit.

The scope comprises one Ciena 3948 network switch with extended temperature capability and dual AC power; perpetual software licenses for SAOS 10G, Ethernet & OAM, EVPN, routing/MPLS, and security functionalities; two power cables; one 10/100/1000M SFP transceiver; four 10 GIG SFP+ transceivers; MCP base software with enhanced troubleshooting; Navigator base software; managed spares with next business day arrival; and select support services for one year. All equipment must be new and unused with no restocking fees permitted.

Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor offering the most advantageous proposal based primarily on price. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days following the proposal due date. Questions are due March 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT to Procurement Officer Cherise Edmonds. One-time items invoice within 30 days of acceptance; annual items invoice annually beginning within 30 days of contract start.