Description
The Comptroller of Maryland’s Office of Administration and Finance is issuing a Small Business Reserve (SBR) Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) for SolarWinds Observability subscription licenses, installation, training, and ongoing maintenance. Only Master Contractors who hold the state’s COTS 2012 master contract (060B2490021) and are certified SBR vendors may submit. The award will be a three‑year, fixed‑price contract with annual invoicing; the State may purchase up to three one‑year subscription renewals (2026‑2029) for up to 750 nodes each. Bids must be password‑protected, emailed to the Agency POC, and include required documentation such as a Letter of Authorization, MSRP screenshot, and “No Bid” form if applicable. Evaluation will be based on price and conformance with the Statement of Work.
• Eligibility – Certified Small Business Reserve vendors that are current Master Contractors under COTS 2012.
• Scope – Provide SolarWinds Observability Advanced (AE750) subscription licenses (1‑year renewals), optional installation/training, and warranty/maintenance.
• Contract term – 3 years, with annual invoicing; pricing must be valid ≥90 days after due date.
• Submission – Email password‑protected bid to Susan Phillips by 10 Oct 2026 10:00 AM EST; questions due 5 Oct 2026 5:00 PM EDT.
• Evaluation – Primarily price, secondarily compliance with SOW.
• Delivery – State‑issued purchase order; software must be new, unused, and virus‑free.