FC0002511 CIENA Equipment for DHS WC345 On-Net – 112 E Market St

The Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is soliciting proposals for CIENA networking equipment and associated services to support the Department of Human Services (DHS) at 112 E Market Street in Salisbury through Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) FC0002511. The procurement encompasses one Ciena 3948 router platform, six software licenses for SAOS operating system covering 10G connectivity, Ethernet and OAM functionality, EVPN, routing and MPLS, and security features, two AC power cords, three optical transceiver modules, one Navigator base software license with enhanced troubleshooting capabilities, and one year of next business day arrival managed spares and select support coverage. Bidders must be authorized CIENA resellers and provide proof of manufacturer authorization, screenshots of manufacturer's suggested retail pricing, estimated ship dates and lead times, and a Mercury Affidavit. The evaluation will be price-based, awarding to the responsive and responsible contractor offering the most advantageous proposal. The deadline for submission of questions is May 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT, with proposals due June 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Delivery is required to 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland 21032, and pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days following the proposal due date. Submissions are only accepted through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-procurement system, with invoicing submitted electronically to doitfiscal.invoiceservice@maryland.gov.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) and is restricted to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article requirements. Only Master Contractors currently awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 contract (060B2490022) are eligible to submit proposals, with the option to include a Letter of Authorization with their bid. No incumbent vendors are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific MBE participation goals are designated for this procurement. The bill of materials indicates both MSRP totals and estimated cost totals based on DoIT's historical pricing from similar previous purchases; however, specific dollar amounts are redacted in the available documentation. Bidders should note that all submitted proposals are subject to mercury content disclosure requirements, and any misrepresentations regarding mercury content may result in legal consequences under applicable laws of the United States and the State of Maryland.