FC0003799 – Juniper Equipment – MMD BAS Network – Gunpowder

Solicitation FC0003799 is a Purchase Order Request for Proposal issued by the Maryland Department of Information Technology to procure new and unused Juniper network communication equipment and associated support for the MMD BAS network implementation at Gunpowder. The required hardware includes four EX4000-8P switches with corresponding rack mount kits, one EX4100-F-24P switch with a wall mount kit, and eight SFP-1G-LX-C transceivers. Additionally, the contract requires one year of Juniper Care Core Support for the specified switches, starting from the date of the purchase order. Delivery and performance are centered at 6958 Aviation Blvd Suite J, Glen Burnie, MD 21061. Eligibility for this award 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 certified by the GOSBA Small Business Reserve Program. Proposals must be submitted via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system, with the deadline for questions set for October 27, 2026, and the final response deadline on October 30, 2026. Award recommendations will be based on the most advantageous offer from a responsive and responsible Master Contractor. Key administrative requirements include the submission of a Mercury Affidavit and adherence to specific electronic invoicing protocols, with one-time pricing billed within 30 days of acceptance and annual pricing billed on the contract anniversary.