Renewal Passport Advantage Site Number: 7259022

Background
The contract is issued by the Comptroller of Maryland, responsible for managing the state's financial resources. The goal is to procure Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) software and related services under a Small Business Reserve (SBR) Procurement. Only certified small business vendors that are Master Contractors under the DOTS Software 2012 Master Contract BPO #060B2490021 are eligible to submit bids.

Work Details
The contract will involve the following functional areas:

1. FA I – COTS Software: Procurement of software products from IBM, including licenses and support.

2. FA II – Installation and Training Services: Installation and training services related to the software procured, with a maximum limit of 49% of the total PORFP value for this category.

3. FA III – Manufacturer's Software Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance and support for the software products acquired.

Specific products include:
- IBM Db2 Connect Unlimited Edition for System z Host Server Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal
- IBM Copy Services Manager Resource Value Units Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal
- IBM Host Access Client Package for Multiplatforms Authorized User Annual SW Maintenance Renewal.

All products must be new and unused, and the Master Contractor must provide estimated ship dates/lead times for each item listed in the PORFP.

Period of Performance
The performance period for this contract begins on July 1, 2024, and ends on June 30, 2025.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at the Comptroller of Maryland Annapolis Data Center located at 108 Carroll Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be certified small business vendors under the GOSBA Small Business Reserve Program and hold a current Master Contractor status under the Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012) contract. They must also provide a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from IBM as an authorized reseller.