FC0002807 CIENA Equipment – NMDA345 High Utilization

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for CIENA network communication equipment under Purchase Order Request for Proposals FC0002807, with proposals due July 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. This solicitation is a Small Business Reserve procurement restricted to certified small businesses meeting Maryland's statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505.

Proposals are limited to Master Contractors currently awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 contract (060B2490022) and who are authorized CIENA resellers. The scope addresses high utilization at facility NMDA345 (100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland) and includes one CIENA 3948 router with extended temperature capabilities, two AC power cords, five perpetual software licenses (10G Base OS, EVPN, Routing/MPLS, and Security), one Navigator Base with Enhanced Troubleshooting software, four 10/100/1000M SFP transceivers, and four 10 GIG SM SFP+ transceivers. Bidders must submit manufacturer Letters of Authorization, screenshots of Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices, estimated ship dates and lead times, and a Mercury Affidavit.

Price is the primary evaluation factor. The contract includes manufacturer extended warranty provisions for one year with Next Business Day Arrival Managed Spares and Select Support. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days after the proposal due date. Questions are due July 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Invoices must be submitted electronically to doitfiscal.invoiceservice@maryland.gov and comply with COMAR 21.06.09.01 and .02 Proper Invoice requirements. The procurement officer is Cherise Edmonds at (410) 697-9672 or cherise.edmonds@maryland.gov.