SRA 27-117, Dell PPBS Extension

The Maryland State Retirement Agency is soliciting proposals for additional credits to its Dell Cloud backup software under a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) designated SRA 27-117, with proposals due October 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. This is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement; only certified small business vendors meeting Maryland statutory requirements and currently authorized under the statewide COTS 2012 Master Contract (060B2490021) are eligible to bid.

The scope covers Dell PowerProtect Backup Service software for hybrid workloads at the Premium tier, including one upgrade subscription, ProSupport services at Premium tier, and associated deployment and storage software information services. The subscription term spans October 21, 2026 through February 21, 2027 (4 months). Bidders must provide new and unused software, manufacturer authorization documentation, Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price screenshots, estimated ship dates, virus-free certification, and all applicable licensing agreements and acceptable use policies. No installation services are required.

The procurement totals 369 credits for the four-month extension. Current subscription is Tier 2 (67 units); the agency is extending to Tier 3 for three or more years with this supplemental four-month update. Place of performance is the Maryland State Retirement Agency at 120 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Evaluation criteria emphasize price and conformance to scope of work. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days following the due date; one-time charges are billed within 30 days of acceptance, and annual charges on contract anniversary dates. Invoices must be submitted to ISinvoices@sra.state.md.us with documentation required under COMAR 21.06.09.01 and .02. The procurement point of contact is Audrey Torriente, Procurement Division; technical contact is Joe Puller, Information Services Department.