FC0001985 - NWM Ciena 3948 Sparing Replenishment

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for NWM Ciena 3948 Sparing Replenishment equipment under PORFP FC0001985, with proposals due March 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement limited to certified small business vendors currently awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 Master Contract 060B2490022; bidders must also be authorized CIENA resellers holding a current Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer.

The scope comprises optical transceivers (2 units of NTK592NVE5 SFP modules), routers (4 units of model 170-3948-903), power cords (8 units), perpetual software licenses for SAOS operating systems covering 10G connectivity, Ethernet, OAM, EVPN, routing/MPLS, and security functions (4 units each), one Navigator Base with Enhanced Troubleshooting Software, and managed spares and support services including one-year coverage with next business day arrival. Bidders must provide estimated ship dates and screenshots of Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. A Mercury Affidavit disclosing any mercury content in offered products is required.

Place of performance is 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland 21032, with on-site contacts at 6958 Aviation Boulevard, Suite J, Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061. Price is the primary evaluation criterion. Questions are due March 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT and should be directed to Procurement Officer Cherise Edmonds. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days from the due date. Responses must be submitted exclusively through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage e-Procurement system. The Department reserves the right to purchase quantities varying from those specified based on available funding.