FC0003669 – Ciena New On-Net – 100 Painters Mill Rd

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for Ciena network communication equipment to be deployed at 100 Painters Mill Road in Crownsville under PORFP FC0003669, with proposals due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and questions due October 16. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement restricted to certified small businesses meeting Maryland's statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 to 14-505.

Eligible bidders must be current Master Contractors under the existing Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 contract (060B2490022) and must be authorized Ciena resellers. The scope includes one Ciena 3948 router (model 170-3948-903), five perpetual software licenses (10G, base OS, EVPN, routing/MPLS, and security), one Navigator Base software license, three optical transceivers, one power cable, and three one-year warranty and support entitlements. Bidders must submit proof of manufacturer authorization and screenshots of manufacturer suggested retail prices. Estimated ship dates and lead times must be provided, and pricing must remain valid for 90 days following the due date.

Price is the primary evaluation criterion, with award going to the most advantageous offer from a responsive and responsible Master Contractor. All bids must be submitted electronically through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-procurement system. Invoicing shall be submitted electronically to doitfiscal.invoiceservice@maryland.gov and must comply with proper invoice requirements including contractor information, FEIN, invoice dates, contract numbers, and purchase order numbers. Place of performance is 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland 21032, with on-site contacts Kenny Bishop and Brian Kline.