FC-889-25 Juniper- Mist 1S to 2S Upgrade

The contract involves upgrading the Maryland Department of Information Technology's LAN services from Juniper Mist 1S to 2S, with a focus on deploying various subscriptions, software licenses, installation, training, and warranty services. The procurement, posted on June 17, 2025, under solicitation number BPM051823, targets a project value between 500,000 and 1,000,000 dollars and is designated as a Small Business Reserve under the state's Master Contract for Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software. The scope includes acquiring 533 virtual network assistant subscriptions for EX switches, 514 subscriptions for wireless operations, and 200 subscriptions for WAN gateway operations across two classes, all with one-year terms. Additional services encompass installation, training, and software warranty/maintenance, with the performance to occur at the specified site in Crownsville, Maryland. The procurement emphasizes competitive pricing, with the award based on a combination of price and responsiveness, and requires vendors to be authorized resellers of Juniper products. Bidders must submit their proposals via the state's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system by June 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The contract stipulates strict invoicing procedures, including electronic submission and detailed invoice requirements, and highlights the need for vendors to provide lead times, licensing agreements, and proof of authorization. The contract also includes provisions for potential adjustments in quantities, mandates that all software be new and unused, and specifies that the vendor’s proposals must remain valid for at least 90 days post-submission. Overall, this contract aims to enhance Maryland’s network infrastructure through a comprehensive upgrade of Juniper Mist services, ensuring reliable, up-to-date network management capabilities.