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This document is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract award issued by the State of Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) on behalf of the Maryland Procurement Office. The contract involves the State of Maryland and potentially other state and local entities participating in a cooperative purchasing arrangement. The awarded contractor is Novell, Inc., a software and technology solutions provider.

The contract covers the provision of software licenses, maintenance, and support services for Novell products, including NetWare, GroupWise, and related software solutions. Pricing is established through a fixed price schedule based on volume discounts and customer classifications, with separate pricing tiers for different user counts and deployment scenarios. The contract includes options for renewal periods beyond the initial term, allowing the state and participating entities to continue services under established pricing and terms. The contract amount and budget allocation are contingent upon actual orders placed by the state and participating jurisdictions under this IDIQ vehicle, with no guaranteed minimum purchase requirement. Additional participating entities, including other state agencies, local governments, and educational institutions, may access this contract through the cooperative purchasing framework established by Maryland DGS.