Chainguard Containers

The State of Maryland is seeking a Master Contractor to provide Chainguard Containers, a suite of minimal, "distroless," and hardened container images designed to secure the software supply chain. The primary business use case is Software Supply Chain Security. The contract will be for a term of one year, with the option to renew. The contractor will be required to provide the Chainguard Containers, as well as installation and training services, and manufacturer's software warranty/maintenance. The evaluation criteria will be based on price and other factors. Key points to consider: • The contract is limited to Master Contractors that are awarded a contract under the Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012) contract. • The contractor must provide a detailed description of the products and services they will provide. • The contractor must include the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with their bid. • The contractor must ensure that the proposed COTS software is virus-free. • The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor that provides the most advantageous offer considering the price and evaluation factors.