Supply of CIENA SAOS Software Licenses (Perpetual)

This contract involves the supply of perpetual software licenses for the CIENA 3948 router, covering key functionalities such as 10G, Base OS, Ethernet & OAM, and EVPN. The licenses are intended to support the operation and management of network routing capabilities indefinitely without expiration. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 511210, which pertains to software publishers, and is managed by the Maryland Department of Information Technology Administration. The solicitation was posted on June 2, 2026, with a response deadline set for June 16, 2026. This agreement is structured as a subcontract and does not specify a type of set-aside designation. While detailed location or point of contact information is not provided, the contract supports Maryland’s DoIT agency in maintaining and expanding its network infrastructure capabilities through the continuous and unrestricted use of the CIENA software tools essential for advanced routing and network services.