Description
The State of Maryland’s Department of Information Technology is seeking a Master Contractor (already holding the 2012 Hardware Master Contract) to supply and install Ciena network communication equipment for a high‑speed port capacity upgrade at the BC120 site on North Avenue, Crownsville. The solicitation is limited to Small Business Reserve (SBR) certified vendors and requires delivery of transceivers, power cords, switches, multiple software licenses, and associated warranty and support services. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system by November 2, 2026.
• Scope includes purchase of 2 Ciena transceivers, 2 power cords, 1 switch, and several software licenses (SAOS, MPLS, security, etc.).
• Additional items: extended‑warranty and managed‑spare contracts (one‑year term).
• All equipment must be new, unused, and the contractor must be an authorized Ciena reseller.
• Pricing must be valid for at least 90 days; invoices submitted electronically after award.
• Only Master Contractors under contract 060B2490022 may submit; SBR certification required.
• Questions due by October 28, 2026; award date not specified.