NetApp HW Renewal

The State Highway Administration (SHA) of Maryland has issued a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) for the renewal of NetApp hardware support and maintenance services. The procurement covers the provision of software updates, remote support, and 4-hour parts replacement for various NetApp storage systems that are used to serve data to SHA's internal and external customers. The PORFP specifies the required hardware, quantities, and service terms, with a contract period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Proposals are due by September 16, 2024, and the award will be made to the responsible and responsive vendor whose bid is most advantageous to the State. The PORFP includes several special requirements, such as the ability to purchase more or less than the specified quantities, a ban on restocking fees, and the requirement for the vendor to be an authorized reseller of the specified manufacturer.

This PORFP is a Small Business Reserve Procurement, with a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal for the installation and training services portion. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the budget range for the contract is not specified. Respondents must complete a Mercury Affidavit as part of their submission, attesting to whether the offered products contain mercury or not. The contract opportunity is limited to Master Contractors awarded under the State's Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012, 060B2490022 contract.