Description
The State of Maryland’s Department of Information Technology is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) under its 2012 Hardware Master Contract (060B2490022) for CIENA equipment to provide on‑net redundancy at the MDH facility located at 300 N Greene St. Only Master Contractors who already hold a contract under the referenced master agreement and are certified Small Business Reserve (SBR) vendors may submit. The scope includes network communication equipment (transceivers, routers, power cords), associated software licenses, installation and training services, extended warranties, and optional security peripherals. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system by the deadline, and pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days.
• Eligible bidders: Master Contractors under contract 060B2490022, certified SBR vendors.
• Required items: CIENA transceivers (various models), routers, power cords, software licenses (MCP, SAOS, etc.), warranty extensions, installation & training.
• Quantity examples: 16 transceivers, 2 routers, multiple software licenses (total items listed ~30).
• Delivery location: 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032.
• Mandatory documentation: Letter of Authorization from CIENA, Mercury Affidavit (if applicable), screenshots of MSRP, “No Bid” form if not participating.
• Evaluation: Primarily price, with compliance to technical specs and SBR eligibility.
• Submission: eMMA portal, proposals due 11/06/2026 2:00 PM EST; questions due 10/29/2026 2:00 PM EDT.