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

Solicitation FC0003735 is a Small Business Reserve Procurement issued by the Maryland Department of Information Technology to procure new and unused CIENA network communication equipment for on-net redundancy at 300 N Greene St. This opportunity is strictly limited to certified small business vendors who are also Master Contractors under the Master Contract Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 060B2490022 and are authorized resellers for CIENA. The scope of work includes the delivery of three 5130 routers, various 10G and 25G transceivers, AC power cords, and a suite of perpetual software licenses for MCP and SAOS. Additionally, the contract requires one-year entitlements for managed spares, select support, and enhanced troubleshooting software. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system by November 3, 2026, and must include a Mercury Affidavit and screenshots of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Award will be based on the most advantageous offer, considering the technical proposal and price. The selected contractor must provide estimated lead times for all items and ensure pricing remains valid for 90 days. Invoicing is handled electronically, with one-time pricing billed within 30 days of acceptance and annual pricing billed on the contract anniversary. Performance will be centered at the agency site in Glen Burnie, Maryland.