FC0001983 CIENA– AMR OnNet BC359 Pennsylvania Ave

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for Ciena networking equipment and related services under PORFP FC0001983, with proposals due March 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT and questions due March 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) set-aside and is limited to certified small business vendors meeting statutory requirements under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505.

Bidders must be Master Contractors currently awarded contracts under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 secondary competition (060B2490022) and must provide a current Letter of Authorization from Ciena demonstrating authorized reseller status. Manufacturer suggested retail pricing screenshots are required with all proposals.

The scope encompasses one Ciena 3948 router platform unit configured with multiple software licenses covering 10G connectivity, Ethernet and OAM functionality, EVPN, routing/MPLS, and security capabilities; two power cords; three transceiver modules (one 10/100/1000M SFP and two 10 Gigabit SFP+); one MCP Base software license with enhanced troubleshooting; and comprehensive managed spares and select support packages for both the Ciena 3948 platform and Navigator base software, each with one-year service terms. The installation site is at 2500 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, with administrative oversight at 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland 21032.

Specific dollar amounts are redacted from the Bill of Materials; pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days following the due date, with estimated ship dates and lead times required. Price is the primary evaluation criterion. Bidders must submit a completed Mercury Affidavit disclosing whether offered products contain mercury. All responses must be submitted electronically through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system. Contact Cherise Edmonds, Agency Point of Contact, at 410-697-9672 or cherise.edmonds@maryland.gov.