FC0003111 – CIENA – New On-Net Service – Cecil County Government, Elkton, MD

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) for CIENA 3948 router equipment and associated networking services to support Cecil County Government in Elkton, Maryland, with proposals due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement restricted to certified small business vendors currently awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 Master Contract (060B2490022); respondents must submit a Letter of Authorization with their bid and be an authorized CIENA reseller.

The scope includes one CIENA 3948 router, two AC power cords, software licenses (SAOS 10G, base OS, EVPN, routing/MPLS, and security), Navigator base software with enhanced troubleshooting, one 10/100/1000M SFP transceiver with RJ45 connector, two 1 GIG single-mode SFP optics with LC connectors, one year of global next business day arrival managed spares, and two one-year select support contracts. All equipment must be new and unused with no restocking fees for items returned due to damage or incorrect shipment.

The place of performance is 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland 21032. Price is the primary evaluation factor. Pricing must be valid for at least 90 days after the due date. Respondents must provide estimated ship dates and a screenshot of the manufacturer's suggested retail price; a Mercury Affidavit is required if applicable. Questions are due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT to procurement officer Cherise Edmonds at cherise.edmonds@maryland.gov. All invoices must be submitted electronically to doitfiscal.invoiceservice@maryland.gov. No MBE goal percentage is specified.