Description
The State of Maryland’s Comptroller Office is seeking a Small Business Reserve (SBR) Master Contractor to extend support for existing IBM z16 mainframe equipment under a three‑year fixed‑price contract. Only vendors who are already Master Contractors on the 2012 Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services contract (060B2490022) and certified under Maryland’s SBR program may submit. The solicitation covers hardware maintenance, extended warranty, installation and training services, and related peripherals. Bids must be submitted via password‑protected email, with questions due 9/30/2026 and final proposals due 10/9/2026. The award will be made to the responsible contractor offering the most advantageous price and compliance with specifications.
• Scope: IBM z16 mainframe support, warranty extension, potential peripheral purchases, installation/training.
• Eligibility: Certified SBR small‑business vendors that are current Master Contractors on the referenced hardware master contract.
• Contract length: 3 years, with annual invoicing; warranty period 02/13/2027‑09/30/2029.
• Submission: Email‑only, password‑protected, with separate email for password; no eMMA.
• Evaluation: Primarily price, then conformance with specifications.
• Contact: Susan Phillips (Procurement Officer) – [email protected], (410) 260‑6043.