Description
The State of Maryland’s Comptroller Office is issuing a Small Business Reserve (SBR) Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORPF) for the Cohesity Dataprotect Service Subscription. Only Master Contractors already holding the 2012 Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services contract (060B2490022) may submit a bid, and they must be certified small‑business vendors under the Maryland SBR program. The solicitation covers multiple functional areas including microcomputers/servers, printers, network equipment, installation & training, extended warranty, and security peripherals. Bids must be submitted via password‑protected email by 10:00 AM EST on 2 Nov 2026; questions are due by 5:00 PM EDT on 28 Oct 2026. The contract will likely run for one year (12/22/2026 – 12/21/2027) and includes hardware procurement, software subscription, installation, training, and warranty support. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor offering the most advantageous price and compliance with the scope.
• Eligible bidders: Certified Maryland SBR small businesses that are current Master Contractors under contract 060B2490022.
• Scope: Supply of Cohesity hardware/software, related peripherals, installation, training, and extended warranty.
• Delivery location: Comptroller of Maryland – ITD, 108 Carroll St., Annapolis, MD 21401.
• Submission: Email bid (password‑protected) to Susan Phillips; password sent separately after deadline.
• Evaluation: Primarily price and conformance with scope.
• Mandatory requirements: Authorized reseller status, Letter of Authorization, MSRP screenshot, Mercury affidavit if applicable, 90‑day price validity.