E00B7600022 IBM z16 PORFP Exhibit A.pdf

This document is an exhibit to a Procurement Opportunity Request for Proposal (PORFP) issued by the State of Maryland for IBM z16 mainframe support services. The procurement, designated E00B7600022, seeks to extend support for existing IBM z16 mainframe equipment currently in use by the state. This is a secondary competition limited to Master Contractors previously awarded contracts under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 procurement (060B2490022). The specific details regarding response dates, contract term, renewal options, and technical requirements are contained within Exhibit A of the PORFP documentation.

This Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement restricts eligibility to certified small business vendors that meet the statutory requirements outlined in the State Finance and Procurement Article, sections 14-501 through 14-505 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and that maintain certification through the GOSBA Small Business Reserve Program. Only Master Contractors with existing awards under the referenced hardware and services contract are permitted to submit bids in response to this secondary competition, ensuring continuity of service and familiarity with the state's existing mainframe infrastructure and support requirements.