Summary

This is a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) document related to the Maryland Department of Information Technology's (DoIT) Pure Storage Network Attached Storage (NAS) replacement project for end-of-life equipment. The document provides pricing information for Pure Storage products and solutions that are being evaluated as part of the NAS replacement initiative. The project aims to modernize the state's storage infrastructure by replacing aging NAS systems with current Pure Storage technology offerings. The MSRP documentation establishes baseline pricing for various Pure Storage product configurations and related services that will be used in evaluating bids and proposals from qualified vendors responding to this procurement opportunity.

The pricing documentation serves as a reference for cost comparison and budget planning purposes for the DoIT NAS replacement project. This MSRP information is essential for establishing the financial parameters of the procurement and ensuring competitive pricing analysis among potential bidders. The document supports the evaluation process by providing manufacturer-recommended pricing that can be used to assess vendor proposals against standard market rates for Pure Storage solutions. As an end-of-life replacement initiative, the project prioritizes acquiring current-generation storage technology to improve system reliability, performance, and support capabilities for Maryland's state government IT infrastructure.