IBM Power System- Labor IT - Cancelled

The Maryland Department of Labor is requesting proposals for the upgrade of its AS400 system from IBM Power9 to IBM Power10 infrastructure under PORFP P00R6601503, with proposals due January 16, 2026. This procurement has been cancelled.

The scope encompasses the procurement and installation of an IBM Power System S1014 with a 4-core Power10 processor, 64GB DDR5 memory, and NVMe storage; deployment of IBM i 7.5 operating system with WebSphere Development Studio, ILE Compilers, and PowerVM virtualization software; professional installation and system migration services; and removal and disposal of the existing IBM Power System S914. The specification includes power supplies, network adapters, tape drive support, and rack mounting equipment. Software procurement covers IBM i subscription licensing on a three-year registration basis (both processor and unlimited-user tiers), PowerVM virtualization licensing, and Rational Development Studio with supporting maintenance agreements. The contract includes three years of Advanced Expert Care support with 24x7 service coverage, electronic software delivery, and comprehensive shipping and handling.

Given the cancelled status, no further pursuit action is warranted. No estimated contract value, incumbent contractor, evaluation criteria, or additional timeline details are present in the source documentation.