FC0003735 CIENA -Equipment-On-Net Redundancy – MDH – 300 N Greene St

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for CIENA network communication equipment and related services under a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) designated as a Small Business Reserve set-aside, with proposals due November 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Only Master Contractors currently awarded contracts under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services master contract (060B2490022) are eligible to bid, and all bidders must be certified small businesses.

The scope includes 16 units of 25G transceivers (XCVR-V10V31), 2 units of 10 GIG transceivers (XCVR-S10V31), 4 units of 40KM transceivers (XCVR-V40V31), 6 power cords, 3 routers (5130 model), and 3 units each of multiple software licenses (MCP Base, SAOS Base OS, SAOS Routing and MPLS, SAOS Security, and SAOS 100G). Bidders must be authorized CIENA resellers and provide a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer or distributor. Equipment must be new and unused; bidders must submit screenshots of manufacturer's suggested retail prices and may not impose restocking fees for returns due to damage or incorrect shipments. Pricing proposals must remain valid for at least 90 days following the due date and must include estimated ship dates and lead times. Manufacturer extended warranty options for one-year support contracts and managed spares are included.

Place of performance is 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland 21032. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor offering the most advantageous proposal based primarily on price. All invoices must be submitted electronically and include state-assigned contract and purchase order numbers. Questions are due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. All bid and proposal packages must include a completed Mercury Affidavit declaring whether products contain mercury and providing detailed information if applicable.