FC-729-23 Tanium Renewal

The State of Maryland, specifically Anne Arundel County, is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) for the renewal of Tanium software licenses under contract number FC-729-23. The procurement seeks to acquire 13,500 licenses for Tanium software products, including the Tanium Core Platform, Tanium Client Management, Tanium SBOM, and Tanium Impact Subscription. The solicitation is limited to Master Contractors previously awarded contracts under the COTS 2012 and BPO # 060B2490021 procurement vehicles. Evaluation criteria will prioritize pricing, with additional factors to be established at the PORFP level. Key requirements include mandatory Tanium reseller authorization, provision of Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with the bid, and prohibition of restocking fees. The proposal due date is April 10, 2023, with license implementation required by July 10, 2023. Proposing vendors must comply with specific security requirements and invoicing instructions detailed in the solicitation documents.

The procurement is not designated as a Small Business Reserve, and the state maintains flexibility to purchase more or less than the specified 13,500 licenses. Vendors must be authorized Tanium resellers and capable of meeting the technical specifications outlined in Amendment #1 to the PORFP. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves software licensing for a significant number of user licenses across Maryland's government technology infrastructure. The solicitation suggests a competitive bidding process with emphasis on cost-effectiveness and technical compliance. No incumbent vendor information is directly disclosed in the provided documents. Potential bidders should carefully review the detailed requirements in the PORFP document, particularly noting the technical specifications for the Tanium software suite and the strict compliance expectations for proposed solutions.