Red Hat Enterprise Licenses

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is requesting proposals for Red Hat Enterprise Licenses under a 12-month contract, with proposals due September 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT through eMMA or email. This procurement is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) set-aside limited exclusively to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland's statutory requirements.

The scope comprises 26 units of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server with Satellite Premium (1-year term) and 14 units of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Extended Life Cycle Support (1-year term). Only authorized Red Hat resellers are eligible to bid. Contractors must provide a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer or distributor, screenshots of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, and all applicable software licensing agreements, EULAs, and acceptable use policies. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days after the bid due date, with annual pricing required for multi-year charges.

The contract period runs from December 7, 2026 through December 6, 2027. Work is performed at DPSCS, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Building F, Room 210, Pikesville, Maryland. The procurement is issued under the state's COTS Software Master Contract 060B2490021 and limits eligibility to authorized master contractors under the existing COTS 2012 master contract.

Award will be made to the responsive and responsible master contractor offering the most advantageous proposal based on conformance with scope and price. Contractors must meet security requirements including valid photo identification and background checks for DPSCS facilities access. Questions are due September 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Submit inquiries to John Simpson at john.simpson2@maryland.gov or 667-425-6203. On-site contact is John Halley at 410-585-2944. Invoicing must comply with COMAR 21.06.09.01 and .02 and be sent to dpscs.accountspayable@maryland.gov, with one-time items billed within 30 days of acceptance and annual items billed on the contract anniversary date.