FC0003799 – Juniper Equipment – MMD BAS Network – Gunpowder

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is soliciting proposals for Juniper and HPE network equipment and related services for the MMD BAS Network Implementation at Gunpowder, with proposals due October 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. This is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement restricted to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland statutory requirements and current Master Contractors awarded under Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 master contract 060B2490022.

Bidders must be authorized Juniper resellers and submit a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer or distributor. The scope includes four EX4000-8P switches, eight SFP-1G-LX-C transceivers, four rack mount kits for the EX4000-8P, one EX4100-F-24P switch, one wall mount kit for the EX4100-F-24P, and one-year manufacturer's extended warranty support for both switch models. All bids must include estimated ship dates and manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) screenshots for all items. A Mercury Affidavit must be completed and submitted with all proposals, with detailed identification of any mercury-containing products and quantities.

The primary evaluation criterion is price, with award to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor providing the most advantageous offer. Proposals must remain valid for at least 90 days following the due date. Place of performance is 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland 21032. Questions are due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Invoicing is to be submitted electronically to doitfiscal.invoiceservice@maryland.gov, with one-time items billed within 30 days of acceptance and annual pricing items billed on the anniversary date of the first year's invoice. The state reserves the right to purchase more or less than specified quantities based on available funding.