FC0003803 – CIENA -Equipment-On-Net – DHS – Landover

Solicitation FC0003803 is a Small Business Reserve Procurement issued by the Maryland Department of Information Technology for the acquisition of Ciena equipment and associated software for the DHS in Landover. This opportunity is 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 two 3948 routers, various perpetual software licenses including SAOS 10G, Base OS, EVPN, and Routing/MPLS, and one year of global support and managed spares. All equipment must be new and unused, and bidders must provide estimated lead times and screenshots of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. The award will be granted to a responsive and responsible Master Contractor providing the most advantageous offer, with price serving as the primary evaluation factor. Proposals must be submitted via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system by October 29, 2026, and must include a Mercury Affidavit. Pricing must remain valid for 90 days following the due date. Invoicing is handled electronically, with one-time pricing billed within 30 days of acceptance and annual pricing billed on the contract start date and subsequent anniversaries. Coordination for delivery is managed by on-site contacts Kenny Bishop and Brian Kline.