Reissue FC0001223 Ciena Materials - Comptroller On-Net 1904 Emmorton Rd

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for Ciena network communication equipment and related services under reissued PORFP FC0001223, with proposals due December 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. This is a Small Business Reserve set-aside limited to certified small businesses and restricted to Master Contractors currently awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 contract (060B2490022).

The scope comprises a Ciena 3924 network switch, fiber optic transceivers, AC power, software licenses (SAOS 10G functionality, base operating system with Ethernet, OAM, routing, MPLS, and security features), and one year each of managed spares, Select Support, and Navigator Base enhanced troubleshooting software. Deployment location is 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland 21015. The awardee must be an authorized Ciena reseller and provide a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer or distributor.

Award will be based on lowest price as the primary evaluation criterion. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days following the proposal due date. Contractors must supply estimated ship dates and lead times. Questions close December 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The procurement officer is Cherise Edmonds; on-site contacts are Kenny Bishop and Brian Kline. Invoices must be submitted electronically to doitfiscal.invoiceservice@maryland.gov and meet the definition of a Proper Invoice under COMAR 21.06.09.01 and .02.