Description
The State of Maryland’s Department of Information Technology is seeking a Master Contractor to renew and support Juniper/HPE LAN Services “Mist” software for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. The solicitation is limited to contractors already holding a Master Contract under the COTS 2012 agreement (060B2490021). The award will cover software licenses, annual subscriptions, and associated maintenance, installation, and training services for virtual network assistant (VNA) products across wired and wireless networks. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system by September 10, 2026.
• Scope includes 533 VNA‑EX wired licenses, 512 wireless VNA licenses, 129 and 71 gateway VNA licenses.
• Service term runs 09/13/2026 – 09/12/2027 (12 months).
• Contractors must be authorized Juniper resellers and provide letters of authorization, MSRP screenshots, and detailed licensing agreements.
• Evaluation is primarily based on lowest price, with compliance to security, warranty, and delivery requirements.
• Small Business Reserve designation applies; only Master Contractors may bid.
• Invoicing must be submitted within 10 days of delivery to the state’s fiscal invoice service.