FC0003667 – Ciena PG Ring Restoration – Forestville Rd

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for Ciena networking equipment, software licenses, optical transceivers, power cables, installation, training, and manufacturer's extended warranty for PG Ring restoration at 3500 Forestville Road in Glen Burnie, under Purchase Order Request for Proposals FC0003667, with proposals due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement restricted to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland statutory requirements.

Eligibility is limited to Master Contractors currently awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 Master Contract (060B2490022). Vendors must be authorized Ciena resellers.

The scope comprises a Ciena 3948 router with dual AC power capability; SAOS software licenses covering 10G, base OS, EVPN, routing/MPLS, and security modules; Navigator management software; multiple single-mode optical transceivers at varying distances and speeds (1GIG and 10GIG); AC power cables; installation and training services; and one year of extended warranty coverage including next business day arrival managed spares and select support packages. On-site contacts are Kenny Bishop and Brian Kline. Performance location is 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland 21032.

Price is the primary evaluation factor, with award to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor offering the most advantageous price. Vendors must provide manufacturer's suggested retail price documentation, estimated ship dates and lead times, and maintain pricing validity for at least 90 days post-deadline. No restocking fees may be imposed for damaged or incorrectly shipped items. Annual pricing is required for multi-year charges; invoices must be submitted electronically within 30 days of acceptance for one-time items or on contract anniversary dates for annual items.

Questions are due October 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Bidders must complete and submit a Mercury Affidavit with proposals, declaring mercury content in offered products or services under penalty of perjury.