# Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM059067

Maryland Solicitation for IBM DS8950F DASD Hardware Support

**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** BPM059067
**NAICS:** 811210

The Comptroller of Maryland is seeking support for its IBM DS8950F DASD hardware.
- Buyer: Comptroller of Maryland.
- OEM: IBM is the only named manufacturer/vendor; the requested equipment is IBM DS8950F DASD.
- Requested service: Hardware support. The notice provides no part numbers, quantities, or detailed support scope.
- Eligibility: The opportunity is restricted to qualifying certified small businesses that meet Maryland requirements.

### Description

The solicitation is for IBM DS8950F DASD hardware support. It is a Small Business Reserve procurement limited to certified small business vendors meeting the stated Maryland statutory requirements and GOSBA certification requirements. Only Master Contractors awarded a contract under Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 (060B2490022) may participate in this secondary competition PORFP. Responses must be submitted by email to the Agency Point of Contact, password-protected, and not submitted through eMMA.

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