Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM056193

Maryland DoIT Solicits Red Hat Software from Authorized Resellers

This opportunity is issued by the Maryland Department of Information Technology for the procurement of new and unused Red Hat software: - Government Buyer: - Maryland Department of Information Technology (RSTARS - F50) - OEMs and Vendors: - Red Hat (OEM) - Only authorized Red Hat resellers who are Master Contractors under COTS 2012 (contract 060B2490021) may bid - Products/Services Requested: - New and unused Red Hat software (no specific part numbers or quantities provided) - All software must be virus-free - Bidders must provide a screenshot of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be authorized Red Hat resellers and may need to provide a Letter of Authorization - No restocking fees allowed for returns due to damage or incorrect product - The procurement is a Small Business Reserve set-aside - The Department may purchase more or less than the specified quantity depending on funding - Bids must be password protected and submitted via email, with the password sent separately - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Not specified in the summary; presumed to be for use by Maryland state government offices

Description

This solicitation is a public notice issued by the Department of Information Technology (RSTARS - F50) for the purchase of new and unused Red Hat software. Only Master Contractors awarded under the Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012) contract are eligible to submit bids. The solicitation requires authorized reseller status, virus-free software, and includes specific instructions for bid submission, including password protection and separate password email. The solicitation is set aside as a Small Business Reserve and bids are due by May 1, 2026.

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