SRA 23-35 HW PORFP DELL Apex Cloud - SBR Only

The Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) is seeking proposals for the DELL APEX Private Cloud C-50 equipment to replace the old storage area network (SAN) at the agency's disaster recovery site. The required equipment includes 1 unit of the DELL APEX Private Cloud C-50 All Flash-N2 NCLSTR Optimized with 3 years of warranty and support services. This Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) is issued under the Hardware Master Contract 2012 BPO # 060B2490022. The proposal is due on 02/20/2023 by 11:00 AM, and the delivery location is 120 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. The award will be made to the Master Contractor with the lowest price proposal that meets the technical requirements. Pricing must include the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) and a screenshot must be provided.

This PORFP is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, limited to certified small businesses in Maryland. The Master Contractor must be an authorized DELL reseller and provide a Mercury Affidavit with the proposal. The evaluation criteria prioritize the lowest price and earliest availability, and the award will be made to the most advantageous proposal based on these factors.