FC0003401-Ciena Equipment for NTM0021794 - DPSCS - Non-video project - Eastern LATA

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for Ciena networking equipment and related services under Hardware Master Contract 060B2490022 via Purchase Order Request for Proposals FC0003401, with proposals due November 9, 2026 and questions due September 8. This procurement is limited to current Master Contractors and is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement.

The scope comprises Ciena optical networking equipment, software licenses, and managed support services for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Non-video project at the Eastern LATA facility in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The Bill of Materials specifies two Ciena 3948 switches (12 100M/1G SFP ports and 4 10/1G SFP+ ports each), two Ciena 8110/8114 DC pluggable power supplies, optical transceivers ranging from 1 Gigabit to 100 Gigabit with distances up to 10 kilometers, and five software license types for the 3948 covering SAOS 10G, base OS/Ethernet/OAM, EVPN, routing/MPLS, and security functions. All software licenses carry perpetual licensing terms. The procurement includes one year of managed spares and select support packages with next business day arrival for 3948, 5171, and 8110 platforms, plus installation support materials (cables, velcro, fasteners), and Navigator Base with Enhanced Troubleshooting software.

Price is the primary evaluation criterion. Bidders must provide screenshots of Ciena manufacturer's suggested retail prices and evidence of authorized reseller status. Master Contractors must submit estimated ship dates and lead times for each line item. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days following the bid due date. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system. For one-time priced items, invoicing is due within 30 days of acceptance; for annual pricing, invoicing begins within 30 days of contract start.