FC0001643 Red Hat Renewal 2026

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server renewal with Satellite Premium covering physical and virtual nodes under PORFP FC0001643, with proposals due January 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. This procurement is restricted to certified small businesses through the Small Business Reserve (SBR) program and is limited to Master Contractors currently awarded under the Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012) Master Contract (060B2490021) — eligibility is the primary filter.

The scope covers COTS software, installation and training services, and manufacturer's software maintenance for one-year renewal. Vendors must be authorized Red Hat resellers and must provide a Letter of Authorization from Red Hat, manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) screenshots, estimated ship dates, and all licensing agreements and terms and conditions. The procurement includes virus-free software certification, no restocking fees for damaged or incorrect shipments, and adherence to Data Use Agreements for any Software-as-a-Service products.

The contract term runs from January 23, 2026 to January 22, 2027. Place of performance is 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland 21032. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor offering the lowest price. Questions must be submitted by January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT to Procurement Officer Cherise Edmonds. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days following the proposal due date. Invoices must be submitted electronically with all required documentation per Maryland regulations.