FC0003373-DELL-MSDE FY27 refresh (25) touch screen machines

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is soliciting proposals under a Small Business Reserve procurement for 25 Dell Pro 13 Plus touchscreen laptops to refresh systems at the Maryland State Department of Education, with proposals due November 9, 2026 and questions due September 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. This is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) set-aside; award eligibility is limited to certified small businesses meeting Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article sections 14-501 through 14-505 and certified by GOSBA.

Bidding is further restricted to Master Contractors currently awarded under the Desktop Laptop and Tablet 2015 Master Contract (BPO # 060B5400007), with the option for bidders to submit a Letter of Authorization from Dell to be considered. All Master Contractors must be authorized Dell resellers.

The scope specifies Dell Pro 13 Plus (Model PB13250) 2-in-1 convertible laptops configured with Intel Core Ultra 5 235U vPro processors, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, 256 GB SSD storage, Windows 11 Pro, 13.3-inch FHD+ touchscreen with pen support, fingerprint readers, Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, 55 Wh batteries with ExpressCharge, and 65W USB-C power adapters. All units include ENERGY STAR and EPEAT Gold with Climate+ certifications and multilingual support. Equipment must be new and unused.

Delivery is to the Department of Information Technology at 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland 21032, attention Karie Mitchell. Bidders must provide MSRP screenshots, estimated ship dates and lead times, and a Mercury Affidavit if applicable. Pricing must remain valid for at least 30 days after the proposal due date. Award will be based on ability to provide equipment and support services, manufacturer authorization, MSRP documentation, and price.