FC0002697 – CIENA DHS On-Net Connectivity – 1525 N. Calvert St

The Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) NetworkMaryland division is requesting proposals for CIENA network communication equipment and managed spares to support on-net connectivity at the Department of Human Services facility at 1525 N. Calvert Street in Baltimore under PORFP FC0002697, with proposals due August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. This is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement restricted to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland's statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 to 14-505, and only Master Contractors currently awarded contracts under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 master agreement (060B2490022) are eligible to submit bids.

The scope consists of one CIENA 5130 router with specified configurations, two AC power cords, five software licenses (routing, MPLS, security, and network management functions), and four fiber optic transceivers with extended temperature capabilities, along with a one-year managed spares contract and select support package for the router and navigation software. Respondents must be authorized CIENA resellers and must provide a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer or distributor, screenshots of manufacturer's suggested retail prices, estimated ship dates and lead times, and pricing valid for at least 90 days following the due date.

Place of performance is listed as 100 Community Place in Crownsville, Maryland, with on-site contacts at the Glen Burnie facility. Questions close August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. A completed Mercury Affidavit (Attachment J) is a mandatory submission. Invoices must be submitted electronically and comply with COMAR regulations, with one-time items billed within 30 days of acceptance and annual items billed annually. Cherise Edmonds is the procurement officer.