F5 Hardware Replacement **SBR Only** **Master Contractor Only**
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- BPM058048
- State
- Maryland
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
Opportunity details come from emma.maryland.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Maryland Comptroller's Office of Administration and Finance is requesting proposals for F5 Hardware Replacement under a Small Business Reserve procurement, with bids due October 8, 2026 and questions closing August 5, 2026. This is a restricted procurement limited to certified small business vendors meeting State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501–14-505 and certified by GOSBA Small Business Reserve Program. Only Master Contractors currently awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 contract (060B2490022) are eligible to submit bids.
The scope consists of two F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager R4600 appliances (64GB RAM, M.2 SSD, with base SSL and compression capabilities) with associated support services and field upgrades. Deliverables include two Premium Service CAT HW364 contracts (12-month service length), two Platform FIPS 140 Ready Licenses for the R4XXX series, two field upgrade kits for single AC power supplies (250W), and eight SFP fiber connectors (10GLC/850NM). The equipment replaces an existing load-balancer pair at TierPoint colocation that reaches end-of-software support January 1, 2027, managing local traffic for Maryland Comptroller publicly hosted websites. Place of performance is Comptroller of Maryland—ITD, 108 Carroll Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Bidders must be authorized resellers for F5 and must submit manufacturer suggested retail price screenshots with proposals. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days from bid due date; bidders must provide estimated ship dates and lead times. The contract includes one year of manufacturer support and maintenance commencing upon installation completion. Evaluation criteria prioritize price first, then conformance with scope of work. Bids must be password-protected and submitted via email to Susan Phillips at sphillips@marylandtaxes.gov, with passwords transmitted separately after bid opening. Current Master Contractors may submit a Letter of Award with their bid for consideration.
Opportunity text
This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement for which the award will be limited to certified small business vendors. Only businesses that meet the statutory requirements set forth in State Finance and Procurement Article, §§14-501-14-505, Annotated Code of Maryland, and that are certified by GOSBA Small Business Reserve Program are eligible for the award of a contract. Only Master Contractors that are awarded a contract under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012, 060B2490022, are eligible to submit a bid in response to this secondary competition PORFP. A current Master Contractor under the named Contract may submit an LOA with their bid to be considered for the award. Questions Due (Closing) Date and Time: 8/5/2026 at 5:00 PM EDT Questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Agency Point of Contact listed in Section 2 no later than the date and time specified.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| COM F5 E00P7600164 PORFP Exhibit A.pdf | ||
| COM F5 E00P7600164 PORFP SBR Only.pdf |
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