# Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM058707

Maryland Solicits Dell Absolute Resilience Enterprise Licenses (3-Year Small Business Reserve)

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** September 29, 2026
**Identifier:** BPM058707
**NAICS:** 541512, 423430

The State of Maryland is seeking proposals for Dell Absolute Resilience Enterprise Licenses over a three-year period.
- Government Buyer:
  - State of Maryland (procurement managed via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage)
- OEM Highlight:
  - Dell is the sole specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
- Vendors:
  - Only certified small business vendors under the Small Business Reserve program are eligible
  - Participation limited to Master Contractors under the specified contract
- Products/Quantities:
  - Dell VLA SE Absolute Resilience Enterprise License
    - 3,500 licenses for each of three consecutive 12-month periods (total: 10,500 licenses)
    - Each license covers a 12-month subscription
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Small Business Reserve set-aside
  - Electronic submission required via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
  - No alternative OEMs or products specified
  - Detailed technical documentation provided in solicitation

### Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of Dell Absolute Resilience Enterprise Licenses for a period of three years. The contract involves purchasing licenses for three consecutive 12-month periods from January 6, 2027, to January 5, 2030, with a quantity of 3,500 licenses each year. The procurement is a Small Business Reserve, limited to certified small business vendors, and responses must be submitted electronically via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). The bid response deadline is September 29, 2026.

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