Renewal of Symantec Data Center Licensing for continued Support and Patching

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Service is seeking proposals for renewal of Symantec Data Center licensing for continued support and patching under a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP), with proposals due August 25, 2026 at 12:30 PM EST. This procurement is restricted to Master Contractors currently awarded under the Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012) master contract (060B2490021); a current Master Contractor may alternatively submit a Letter of Authorization (LOA) with their bid for consideration. This is also designated a Small Business Reserve (SBR) purchase, limiting eligibility to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland statutory requirements.

Symantec Data Center is mission-critical infrastructure providing security hardening for AIX servers. The primary deliverable is a Data Center Server Advanced Subscription License (DCS-SRVA-SUB) with a one-year license term beginning February 28, 2027 and ending February 27, 2028. Place of performance is 1201 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21208.

Proposals must include the manufacturer's suggested retail price, estimated ship dates or lead times, and remain valid for at least 90 days after the due date. Master Contractors must provide all licensing agreements, end-user license agreements, and acceptable use policies. Invoices should be directed to dpscs.accountspayable@maryland.gov and must comply with COMAR invoice requirements. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor offering the most advantageous proposal based on conformance with scope of work and price. The agency point of contact is Antoinette Coast, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Service, with on-site contact John Halley. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system.