D60P3600018

The Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the purchase of data storage devices, including hard disk drives, solid-state drives, and network-attached storage devices. The IFB specifies detailed technical requirements for the data storage products, including required capacities, interfaces, and performance characteristics. Bidders must provide pricing on a unit cost basis, and the State reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards. The contract period is for one year with an option to renew for an additional one-year term. Bids are due by July 21, 2023, and a public bid opening will be held on July 28, 2023. There is no pre-bid conference scheduled.

The IFB does not identify any set-asides or preferences for specific types of organizations. Incumbent vendor information is not provided. The total contract value is not disclosed, but the funding will be from the State's annual operating budget. Interested vendors must be able to meet the technical specifications and provide competitive pricing to be considered for the award.