Description
The State of Maryland’s Department of Information Technology is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) under its Hardware Master Contract to procure Ciena AMR (Advanced Metro Router) equipment, associated software licenses, accessories, and related installation/training services. Only vendors who are current Master Contractors on the 2012 Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services contract (060B2490022) and who meet Small Business Reserve (SBR) certification requirements may submit. The solicitation includes detailed product specifications for routers, optics, power cables, and software licenses, as well as optional warranty and support options. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system by 2:00 PM EST on 20 Oct 2026. Questions are due by 2:00 PM EST on 16 Oct 2026. The award will be made to the responsible Master Contractor offering the most advantageous price and meeting all technical requirements.
• Targeted equipment: Ciena 3948 routers, SFP+ modules, optics, power cords, and related software (SAOS, EVPN, MPLS, Security).
• Required services: Installation, training, and optional 1‑year warranty/support packages.
• Eligibility: Must be a Master Contractor on contract 060B2490022 and certified under Maryland’s Small Business Reserve program.
• Submission method: eMMA electronic procurement portal; include Letter of Authorization (LOA) and Mercury Affidavit where applicable.
• Evaluation: Primarily price, with technical compliance as secondary criteria.
• Delivery location: 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032.