PORFP AgileBits (1Password ).pdf
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- 1Password Management Platfor
- Solicitation number
- BPM059481
- Issued by
- Maryland
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This is a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) issued by the Maryland Department of Information Technology for the procurement of 1Password password management software. The solicitation is limited to Master Contractors currently awarded under the Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012) contract (060B2490021) and requires submission of a Letter of Authorization from 1Password or its distributor. The requested products include 75,000 licenses of 1Password Business with a 12-month term and 20 Guest User licenses, both due by November 11, 2026. The PORFP was issued on October 26, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of November 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system. The place of performance is 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland 21032. The solicitation is structured as a fixed-price award and specifies that the agency will recommend award to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor offering the most advantageous price.
Master Contractors must provide new and unused software, include an estimated ship date and lead time, furnish a screenshot of the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), and submit all relevant licensing agreements and terms and conditions for state review. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days following the proposal due date, and Master Contractors may not impose restocking fees for items returned due to damage or incorrect shipment. Invoices must be submitted to doitfiscal.invoiceservices@maryland.gov and comply with proper invoice requirements including contractor information, contract number, purchase order number, and invoice period. For one-time pricing items, billing shall occur within 30 days of acceptance; annual pricing items shall be billed annually commencing within 30 days of contract start. The procurement was not designated as a small business reserve set-aside.
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Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) COTS Software Master Contract
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Section 1 –General Information
PORFP Number:
(eMMA BPM Number)
FC0003905
PORFP Type:
(Select one category from the drop-down list)
Fixed Price
Functional Area/s (FA) for this PORFP:
FA I – COTS Software
FA II – Installation and Training Services
FA III – Manufacturer's Software Maintenance
Note: FA II may not be purchased alone and may not exceed
49% of the PORFP value.
Manufacturer Name
(Enter one manufacturer only per PORFP)
AgileBits (1Password)
Designated Small
Business Reserve?(SBR):
(Select "Yes" or "No" from the drop-down list)
No
PORFP Issue Date:
mm/dd/yyyy
10/26/2026 PROPOSAL DUE
DATE AND TIME:
11/4/2026
10:00 AM
Place of Performance: 100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032
Special Instructions:
LIMITED TO MASTER CONTRACTORS
Only Master Contractors that are awarded a contract under the
Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012), 060B2490021, are eligible to submit a bid in response to this secondary competition Purchase Order Request for Proposal
(PORFP). A current Master Contractor under the named contract may submit an LOA with their bid to be considered for the award.
BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) responses will only be accepted through the State's eMaryland Marketplace
Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system.
Instructions on how to submit proposals electronically can be found at, under Vendor Instruction:
https://mdprocurement.freshdesk.com/support/solutions
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. The Department reserves the right to purchase more or less than the specified quantity to the extent limited by funding.
Charges that are multiple years shall be provided at a per-https://mdprocurement.freshdesk.com/support/solutions
Revised 090624 2 year price.
2. Purchase new and unused software.
3. The Master Contractor shall not impose a restocking fee if an item is returned due to damage or incorrect product shipped.
4. The Master Contractor must provide the estimated ship date/lead time for each item listed in the PORFP.
5. Please allow for pricing provided in response to this PORFP to be valid for at least 90 days after the set due date above.
6. The Master Contractor must be an authorized reseller for the
Manufacturer named in Section 1. The Master Contractor is required to provide a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the
1Password Manufacturer or Distributor.
7. The Master Contractor must include a screenshot of the
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with the bid.
8. Bids must be received by the due date and time listed in the solicitation. Bids that are not received by the due date and time will not be accepted.
9. A "No Bid" form must be completed and submitted by the bid due date and time if your firm elects not to bid.
10. Master Contractors must ensure that the proposed COTS software is virus-free.
11. Master Contractors shall furnish all agreements and terms and conditions the Master Contractor expects the State to sign or to be subject to in connection with or in order to use the products or to be provided under this PORFP. This includes physical copies of all agreements referenced and incorporated in primary documents, including but not limited to any software licensing agreement for any software proposed to be licensed to the State (e.g., EULA, Enterprise
License Agreements, Professional Service agreement, Master
Agreement) and any Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). The State is not bound to an agreement or any terms and conditions not provided in a Master Contractor’s Proposal and no action of the State, including but not limited to the use of any such software, shall be deemed to constitute acceptance of any such agreements or terms and conditions and any such agreement, terms or conditions are void ab initio and unenforceable against the State.
12. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Products and contracts are subject to the Additional Terms and Conditions specified in
Attachment Y - Data Use Agreement.
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Security Requirements (if applicable):
N/A
Invoicing Instructions:
Email invoice to doitfiscal.invoiceservices@maryland.gov.
An invoice not satisfying the requirements of a Proper Invoice (as defined at COMAR 21.06.09.01 and .02) cannot be processed for payment. To be considered a Proper Invoice, invoices must include the following information without error:
1) Contractor name and address;
2) Remittance address;
3) Federal taxpayer identification (FEIN) number, social security number, as appropriate;
4) Invoice period (i.e., the period during which services covered by invoice were performed);
5) Invoice date;
6) Invoice number;
7) State-assigned Contract number;
8) State-assigned (Blanket) Purchase Order number(s);
9) Goods or services provided;
10) Amount due; and
11) Any additional documentation required by regulation or the Contract.
For items of work for which there is one-time pricing, those items shall be billed within 30 days of acceptance.
For items of work for which there is annual pricing, items shall be billed annually. The first year's invoice shall be billed within 30 days of contract start. Each additional year shall be billed on the anniversary of the first year's invoice.
Section 2 – Agency Point of Contact (POC) Information
Agency / Division Name: Department of Information Technology
Agency POC Name: Merchelle Halsey Agency POC
Phone Number:
410-697-9694
Agency POC E-mail
Address:
Merchelle.halsey@maryland
.gov
Agency POC
Fax:
N/A
Agency POC Mailing
Address:
100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032
Section 3 – Delivery Address / Work Site POC Information (if different from above)
Agency On-site Contact
Name:
Chris Brown Agency On-site
Phone Number:
Agency On-site E-mail
Address:
chris.brown1@maryland.go v
Agency On-site
Fax:
N/A
Agency On-site Address: 100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032 mailto:Merchelle.halsey@maryland.gov mailto:Merchelle.halsey@maryland.gov mailto:chris.brown1@maryland.gov mailto:chris.brown1@maryland.gov
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Section 4 – Scope of Work
FA I – COTS Software
(Provide product specifications below. If some or all specifications are unknown, Master Contractors may propose products based on a detailed description in the
Business Need / Required Functionality field*)
*Business Need /
Required Functionality
Maryland State agencies handle vast amounts of sensitive data, demanding robust cybersecurity measures. A centrally managed password manager software solution addresses this critical need by establishing a standardized, secure method for storing and accessing agency credentials. This solution aligns with the state's commitment to protecting citizen information and ensuring the continuity of essential services. By consolidating password management, agencies can minimize the risks associated with weak or reused passwords, a common vulnerability exploited in cyberattacks.
Product Name
Product
Description
Version
Release
Quantity of
Licenses
Due Date mm/dd/yyyy
1. 1Password
Business – 12 Month
Term
75,000 11/11/2026
2. 1Password Guest
Users – 12 Month
Term
20 11/11/2026
FA II – Installation and Training Services
(Provide a detailed description of required services and deliverables)
Installation / Training Services
Deliverables
Start Date
End Date
1.
FA III - Manufacturer's Software Warranty / Maintenance
(Provide a detailed description of warranty / maintenance requirements and deliverables)
Warranty / Maintenance
Requirements
Deliverables
Start Date
End Date
1.
Section 5 – Evaluation Criteria
1. Price
Basis for Award Recommendation
The agency Point of Contact listed in Section 2 will recommend the award to a responsive and responsible Master Contractor that provides the most advantageous offer considering the price and evaluation factors above. The agency Point of Contact will initiate and deliver a PO to the selected Master Contractor.
All awards from this PORFP shall comply with the requirements of COMAR 21.05.13.06.
NO BID NOTICE/VENDOR FEEDBACK FORM
To help us improve the quality of State solicitations and to make our procurement process more responsive and business-friendly, please provide comments and suggestions regarding this solicitation. Please return your comments with your response. If you have chosen not to respond to this solicitation, please e-mail or fax this completed form to the attention of the Agency Point of Contact listed in Section 2.
Title: Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software 2012 (COTS 2012)
Solicitation No: 060B2490021
PORFP: FC0003905
1. If you have chosen not to respond to this solicitation, please indicate the reason(s) below:
Other commitments preclude our participation at this time.
The subject of the solicitation is not something we ordinarily provide.
We are inexperienced in the work/commodities required.
Specifications are unclear, too restrictive, etc. (Explain in REMARKS section)
The scope of work is beyond our present capacity.
Doing business with the State is simply too complicated. (Explain in REMARKS section)
We cannot be competitive. (Explain in REMARKS section)
The time allotted for the completion of the Bid is insufficient.
Prior State of Maryland contract experience was unprofitable or otherwise unsatisfactory. (Explain in REMARKS section)
Other: _________________________________________________________
2. If you have submitted a response to this solicitation, but wish to offer suggestions or express concerns, please use the REMARKS section below.
REMARKS: _________________________________________________________________
Offeror Name: ________________________________ Date: _______________________
Contact Person: _________________________________ Phone (____) _____ - ________
Address: _________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address:____________________________________________________________
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