Oracle JAVA SE Subscription Renewal

The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE) is requesting bids on an Oracle Java Standard Edition subscription renewal for 291 units under IFB BPM058574, with bids due October 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern and a virtual pre-bid conference on September 22, 2026 at 1:30 PM. Bidders must be authorized Oracle Java resellers and submit proof of authorization; failure to provide proof results in a non-responsive designation.

The scope is a 12-month subscription for Oracle Java SE Universal Subscription (SKU L107691) running October 25, 2026 through October 24, 2027 to support application execution across the MHBE platform. The contract is firm fixed-price awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the most favorable total price. Invoicing occurs within 30 days of software receipt and must include contractor contact information, purchase order numbers, and supporting documentation.

The MHBE is exempt from federal excise taxes, Maryland sales and use taxes, and related transportation taxes. The procurement contains federal Medicaid funds (CFDA 93.778) and is subject to 45 CFR 75.335 restrictions. Mandatory electronic funds transfer applies unless the State Comptroller's Office grants an exemption. The MBE subcontracting goal is zero percent.

Pre-bid conference registration is required; bidders must submit the Pre-Bid Conference Response Form to Procurement Officer Tracey D. Gamble at tracey.gamble1@maryland.gov by September 17, 2026. Bids remain irrevocable for 120 days following the closing date. Submission is via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA).