FC0003801 – Ciena Port Upgrade Equipment – BC120 North Avenue
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Solicitation FC0003801 is a Purchase Order Request for Proposal issued by the Maryland Department of Information Technology for Ciena port upgrade equipment at BC120 North Avenue. This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement, meaning award eligibility is strictly limited to certified small business vendors meeting GOSBA and State of Maryland statutory requirements. Additionally, bidders must be Master Contractors under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services contract 2012 060B2490022 and must be authorized resellers for Ciena. The scope of work involves providing new and unused hardware and software, including a 5164 switch, SFP transceivers, power cords, various SAOS and MCP perpetual software licenses, and a one-year managed spares and support package with next business day arrival. Bidders are required to submit their proposals via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system by November 2, 2026, and must include a screenshot of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, estimated lead times, and a completed Mercury Affidavit. Award recommendations will be based on the most advantageous offer, with price serving as the primary evaluation factor. Invoices are to be submitted electronically, with one-time pricing billed within 30 days of acceptance and annual pricing billed on the contract anniversary.
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Category: Computer accessories
Additional Instructions: LIMITED TO MASTER CONTRACTORSOnly Master Contractors that are awarded a contract under the Master Contract Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 060B2490022 are eligible to submit a bid in response to this secondary competition Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP). Small Business Reserve (SBR) Procurement This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement for which award will be limited to certified small business vendors. Only businesses that meet the statutory requirements set forth in State Finance and Procurement Article, §§14-501—14-505, Annotated Code of Maryland, and that are certified by GOSBA Small Business Reserve Program are eligible for award of a contract. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONSPurchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) responses will only be accepted through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system. Instructions on how to submit proposals electronically can be found at: https://procurement.maryland.gov/emma-qrgs/ Questions Due (Closing) Date and Time: 10/28/2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Questions must be submitted in writing with the subject line, “Question for PORFP # FC0003801” and be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Procurement Officer no later than the date and time specified.
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