FC0002331 – Juniper MX Modernization Project – Phase II

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is soliciting proposals for the Juniper MX Modernization Project – Phase II (FC0002331), a network infrastructure modernization initiative targeting the Glen Burnie facility at 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032. This procurement encompasses comprehensive networking equipment and associated services, including two Juniper MX10004-4F-PREM redundant chassis units as primary routing infrastructure, along with 224 line items spanning fan trays, controllers, power supplies, switch fabric cards, routing engines with 128GB memory, Junos 64-bit software licenses, integrated MX10K line card modules, advanced software licenses with Scale on Demand capability, and optical transceivers (27 QSFP28 100GBASE-LR4 modules). Additional deliverables include 130 NVIDIA LinkX cable adapters and Juniper Care support packages providing next-day and core support services. The project objectives center on modernizing Maryland's network infrastructure, specifically upgrading systems for the Network & Wireless Maryland division. Proposals must be submitted by May 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with questions due by May 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT to Procurement Officer Cherise Edmonds at cherise.edmonds@maryland.gov. Pricing is the primary evaluation criterion, and bids must remain valid for at least 90 days following the due date. Contractors must provide estimated ship dates and lead times for each item, include manufacturer's suggested retail price screenshots, and demonstrate authorized reseller status for Juniper equipment through a Letter of Authorization if requested.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) solicitation limited to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland statutory requirements, and only Master Contractors currently awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 contract (060B2490022) are eligible to submit bids. The MBE participation goal for installation and training services (FA IV) is 0 percent. Specific compliance requirements include submission of a Mercury Affidavit form, whereby bidders must declare under penalty of perjury whether products contain mercury or are mercury-free, with detailed specifications required if mercury is present. One-year manufacturer extended warranty support is required for the MX10004 Premium systems, MX10K-LC4802 systems, and advanced software licenses. Invoices must be submitted electronically to doitfiscal.invoiceservice@maryland.gov in compliance with COMAR 21.06.09.01 and .02, with one-time items billed within 30 days of acceptance and annual items billed on the anniversary of contract start. Specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the available documentation, though the procurement includes detailed pricing components across hardware and maintenance categories as outlined in the confidential Bill of Materials.