Broadcom Automic Automation

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is conducting a small procurement solicitation for Broadcom Automic Automation for Hybrid Cloud Subscription software, specifically designated as procurement HQOTTS2537. The procurement covers Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software and associated maintenance, with a usage limitation of 5,000 job executions. The contract term is scheduled from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and is specifically for Anne Arundel County. Bids are due on March 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, with vendor questions required to be submitted by March 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM. All responses must be submitted through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-procurement system. Vendors are required to be authorized Broadcom resellers and must submit screenshots of Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with their bids. The award will be made to the responsible and responsive vendor offering the most favorable bid price, with pricing to remain valid for 120 days after the bid due date.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, which limits award eligibility to certified small business vendors registered with the Governor's Office of Small Business Affairs. Vendors must be prepared to provide Letters of Authorization (LOA) if requested and include estimated shipping dates/lead times for all items. Pricing for one-time items must be billed within 30 days of acceptance, while annual pricing items will be billed annually starting within 30 days of the contract start date. The place of performance is MDOT/OTTS, and while specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a hybrid cloud automation software subscription. The contract appears to be structured for a single year with potential for renewal, focusing on software that enables job execution and automation across hybrid cloud environments. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the provided documentation, suggesting this may be a new software implementation or replacement of an existing system.