D60P3600018.pdf

The document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) for the purchase of data storage devices. The IFB requests bids for a variety of data storage products including hard disk drives, solid-state drives, and network-attached storage devices. The total quantity of items is not specified, but the contract period is for one year with an option to renew for an additional one-year term. Bids are due by May 3, 2023, and a public bid opening will be held on May 10, 2023. There is no pre-bid conference scheduled.

The IFB provides detailed technical specifications for each type of data storage device, including required capacities, interfaces, and performance characteristics. Pricing must be provided on a unit cost basis, and the State reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards. No set-asides or preferences are identified. Incumbent vendor information is not provided. Funding for the contract will be from the State's annual operating budget, but the total contract value is not disclosed.