St. Mary's County Public Schools Optical Transport Equipment Vendors ITB-SMCPS-2026-IT-OTRS
St. Mary's County Public SchoolsSchool · Leonardtown, MD- Due
- Feb 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Patrick McCall
- (301) 475-5511 ext 32171
The 30-second brief
St. Mary's County Public Schools is requesting sealed bids for optical transport equipment, including Ciena 3924 and 5164 switches or equivalents, plus licensing and support. Bids are due by February 13, 2026.
Ciena 3924 Service Delivery Switches, Ciena 5164 Service Aggregation Switches, Accessories, Perpetual licensing, Support, Software management components
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Summary
St. Mary's County Public Schools is requesting sealed bids for optical transport equipment, including Ciena 3924 and 5164 switches or equivalents, plus licensing and support. Bids are due by February 13, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Ciena 3924 Service Delivery Switches
- Ciena 5164 Service Aggregation Switches
- Accessories
- Perpetual licensing
- Support
- Software management components
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Leonardtown, MD
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from St. Mary's County Public Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 13, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Patrick McCall.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including St. Mary's County Public Schools in MD, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Patrick McCall at (301) 475-5511 ext 32171. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Ciena 3924 Service Delivery Switches, Ciena 5164 Service Aggregation Switches, Accessories, Perpetual licensing, Support, Software management components. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from St. Mary's County Public Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from St. Mary's County Public Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, St. Mary's County Public Schools regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from St. Mary's County Public Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Leonardtown, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.