# Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM058713

Support Extension for IBM zSeries Mainframe Equipment (Small Business Reserve)

**Posted:** October 04, 2023
**Identifier:** BPM058713
**NAICS:** 811212

The Comptroller of Maryland is seeking to extend support for its IBM zSeries mainframe equipment.
- Government Buyer:
  - Comptroller of Maryland
- OEM Highlight:
  - IBM is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the zSeries mainframe equipment
- Vendors:
  - Only certified small business vendors who are Master Contractors under contract 060B2490022 (Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012) are eligible
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Support services for IBM zSeries mainframe equipment
  - Details and requirements are specified in Exhibit A
- Unique Requirements:
  - Procurement is a Small Business Reserve
  - Bids must be submitted via email, password protected
  - Submissions through the eMMA portal are not accepted
- Technical Information:
  - Focus is on maintenance and support extension for existing IBM zSeries mainframe hardware
  - No new hardware acquisition; only support services
- Notable:
  - IBM is the sole OEM referenced
  - Small business participation is mandatory

### Description

This solicitation is to extend support for existing IBM zSeries mainframe equipment as detailed in Exhibit A. It is a Small Business Reserve Procurement, limiting awards to certified small business vendors. Only Master Contractors awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 contract (060B2490022) are eligible to submit bids. Bids must be submitted via email to the agency point of contact and be password protected. Submission through eMMA is not accepted.

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