IBM Power HW, SWMA, HA Licensing and Support 1 Year

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is requesting proposals for IBM Power hardware, software maintenance agreements, and PowerHA licensing and support under PORFP BPM056830, with proposals due July 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (amended from June 29). This is a Small Business Reserve procurement limited to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505. Only Master Contractors currently awarded under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 Master Contract (060B2490022) are eligible to respond.

The scope covers one-year support and maintenance for multiple IBM Power Systems, including hardware management consoles, Power Systems S822 and S922 models, and associated processor cores across 50 line items. Services include on-site 24x7 repair, remote support, media retention, proactive support, and software maintenance for AIX, PowerVM, and PowerHA SysMirror platforms. Warranty periods extend through March 31, 2029, with charge start date April 1, 2026. The bid sheet indicates this is a renewal of existing infrastructure support.

Bidders must be authorized IBM resellers and provide a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer or distributor, Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price screenshots, estimated ship dates, and lead times. Responses must be submitted through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) using the provided pricing grid. Proposed pricing must remain valid for 90 days following the due date.

Place of performance is 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Maryland. Questions were due June 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor offering the most advantageous proposal based on price and conformance to scope of work. Contact Brandy Rabon at 410-585-3346 or 877-379-8636 for additional details.