No Bid - (Vendor Response Form).pdf

This is a Vendor Response Form from the State of Maryland used to collect feedback from vendors who have elected not to submit a proposal in response to a solicitation for SolarWinds software under a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement. The form allows non-respondents to indicate their reasons for non-participation, including constraints such as other commitments, lack of relevant experience, unclear or restrictive specifications, insufficient capacity, inability to compete on pricing, inadequate proposal timeframes, unreasonable proposal requirements, or unsatisfactory prior contract experience with Maryland. The form provides space for vendors to offer additional remarks and requires submission of basic information including the master contractor name, date of response, contact person, phone number, and address.

This procurement is a secondary competition restricted to Master Contractors currently holding an award under the Maryland COTS Software Master Contract (BPO #060B2490021) and certified in the Maryland SBR Program. To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a current Letter of Authorization (LOA). The SBR designation limits eligibility to small businesses, creating a set-aside opportunity within the broader master contract framework. This form serves as a mechanism for the State of Maryland to gather market intelligence and improve future solicitation quality based on vendor feedback regarding barriers to participation.