Axway secure transport renewal - FY27

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), The Secretary's Office (TSO), is soliciting bids for the renewal of Axway Secure Transport software maintenance services for Fiscal Year 2027 through a small procurement process. The solicitation is open to all registered vendors and was posted on May 6, 2026, with a bid due date of May 20, 2026, at 2:30 PM EDT. Questions must be submitted in writing by May 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT to Procurement Officer Jordan Byrd at jbyrd4@mdot.maryland.gov. The scope of work encompasses manufacturer's software warranty and maintenance renewal for Axway Secure Transport, specifically including three line items: one SecureTransport Maintenance Premier ST Server for 2000 Users, one SecureTransport Maintenance Premier ST Server for 10 Users, and two SecureTransport Maintenance Premier ST Edges for 2000 Users (consisting of one active and one passive configuration). The contract term runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with place of performance at MDOT/OTTS at 7201 Corporate Center Drive, Hanover, Maryland 21076. Award will be made to the responsible and responsive vendor submitting the most favorable bid price, evaluated on adherence to specifications and compliance with special instructions, with annual invoicing to commence within 30 days of contract start.

This procurement is not designated as a Certified Small Business set-aside, and no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal is specified, making it open to all registered vendors capable of fulfilling the requirements. Vendors must be authorized resellers for Axway and registered to do business in Maryland through the Department of Assessments and Taxation. Bidders are required to submit manufacturer-authorized Letters of Authorization (LOAs) and screenshots of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with their bids, and pricing must remain valid for at least 120 days following the bid due date. Vendors must also provide estimated ship dates or lead times as part of their submission. No specific incumbent vendor or budget range has been identified in the solicitation documents, though the fixed-price nature of the procurement and the renewal classification suggest continuation of existing service levels for the specified software maintenance and support services.