FC0003477 – MD FiRST – Vertiv Liebert GXT5 UPS and External Battery Cabinets

The State of Maryland’s Department of Information Technology (MD FiRST) is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) to acquire Vertiv Liebert GXT5 UPS units and associated external battery cabinets. Only vendors that are current Master Contractors under the 2012 Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services contract (060B2490022) and that meet Small Business Reserve (SBR) certification requirements may submit. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system by the deadline. The award will be made to the responsive, responsible contractor offering the most advantageous price and meeting the technical specifications. • Product: Vertiv Liebert GXT5 10 kVA/10 kW Lithium‑Ion UPS (model 10KMVRT4UXL) – quantity unspecified. • Product: Vertiv Liebert External Battery Cabinet (model 192VRT1U) – quantity unspecified. • Must be an authorized Vertiv reseller and provide a Letter of Authorization, MSRP screenshot, and Mercury Affidavit if applicable. • Pricing must be valid for at least 90 days; delivery lead‑time required. • Small Business Reserve eligibility required; certification via GOSBA. • Submission via eMMA; questions due 10/30/2026. • Proposal due 11/06/2026 2:00 PM EST.