FC0003803 – CIENA -Equipment-On-Net – DHS – Landover

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for Ciena networking equipment and associated services under a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) designated FC0003803, with proposals due October 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST. This procurement is restricted to Master Contractors currently awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 master contract (060B2490022) and is limited to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 to 14-505.

The scope covers Functional Area III (Network Communication Equipment) for the Department of Human Services facility at 425 and 925 Brightseat Road in Landover, Prince George's County. Equipment includes a Ciena 3948 router with twelve 100M/1G SFP ports and four 10/1G SFP+ ports; software licenses for SAOS 10G, base OS, EVPN, routing/MPLS, and security functions; Navigator Base software; optical transceivers; AC power cables; and one-year managed spares and support entitlements. All equipment must be new and unused. Awardees must be authorized Ciena resellers and provide a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer or distributor along with Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price screenshots.

Delivery is required to 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland 21032. Pricing proposals must remain valid for at least 90 days after the due date and must include estimated ship dates and lead times. A Mercury Affidavit certifying compliance with environmental and hazardous material standards is required. Written questions close October 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The MBE participation goal for installation and training services is 0 percent. The procurement officer is Cherise Edmonds at cherise.edmonds@maryland.gov or (410) 697-9672.