Sealed bid: supplemental suse subscription

The State of Tennessee is soliciting sealed bids for supplemental SUSE (SUSE Linux Enterprise) subscription licenses and related software support services, with bids due August 4, 2026.

The solicitation is open to the unrestricted market with no set-asides or preference programs stated. Vendors must register as approved suppliers with the issuing entity's procurement portal and submit bids through that portal or via hardcopy with buyer permission. All required forms and attachments, including specifications documents, a Boycott of Israel Certification, and a Legal Notice, must be completed or bids will be rejected as non-conforming.

Pricing must be quoted on a per-unit basis with all costs — shipping, packaging, labeling, duties, storage, insurance, and crating — included in the line price. Freight terms are FOB destination prepaid and allowed. No additional charges are permitted without express written consent from the issuing entity. Purchases are exempt from state and local taxation, and a tax exemption certificate will be provided upon request.

Payment processing requires a minimum of 30 days from invoice receipt or goods delivery, whichever is later. The contract is governed by Tennessee law and Shelby County jurisdiction. The issuing entity reserves the right to cancel the order with or without cause prior to shipment, including cancellation for lack of appropriated funding.

No incumbent vendor, specific contract value, contract term, or detailed technical specifications are provided in the available summary materials. Evaluation criteria are stated as cost-competitiveness and compliance with technical specifications, though detailed weightings are not specified in the summaries.