FC0001991 – CIENA OnNet N Broadway BC335 BC337 BC341

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for CIENA network communication equipment and managed support services under Purchase Order Request for Proposals FC0001991, with bids due March 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement limited to certified small business vendors; only Master Contractors currently awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 contract (060B2490022) are eligible to bid.

The scope comprises three Ciena 3948 routers (with twelve 100M/1G SFP ports and four 10/1G SFP+ ports each), six AC power cords, perpetual software licenses (10G, base OS, EVPN, routing/MPLS, and security modules), one Navigator Base with enhanced troubleshooting software, three optical transceivers for 10/100/1000M connectivity, and ten 10 GIG SM SFP+ transceivers. All equipment must be new and unused, with no restocking fees permitted for damage or incorrect shipment. A detailed Bill of Materials is provided. Performance location is the OnNet project for N Broadway Street serving facilities BC335, BC337, and BC341 in Crownsville, Maryland.

Bidders must provide manufacturer's suggested retail price via screenshot, estimated ship dates and lead times, and a Mercury Affidavit if applicable. Pricing must remain firm for 90 days following the bid due date. Master Contractors may submit a Letter of Authorization with their proposal. Annual pricing is required for warranty and support services; invoicing must be submitted electronically within 30 days of acceptance for one-time items and annually for recurring services.

Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor offering the most advantageous price. Questions are due March 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT to Procurement Officer Cherise Edmonds at cherise.edmonds@maryland.gov.