Syncsort MFX Software Maintenance

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is soliciting proposals for three years of Syncsort MFX software maintenance under RFP No. BPM058605, with proposals due September 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR), limiting eligibility to certified small businesses meeting Maryland statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505.

Proposers must be Master Contractors previously awarded contracts under the COTS 2012 Master Contract (060B2490021) and authorized Syncsort resellers. Bidders must provide a Letter of Authorization from the Syncsort manufacturer or distributor and include manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) documentation with their proposals. The scope covers software licensing, installation, training services, and manufacturer software maintenance for Syncsort z/OS MFX, with annual subscription periods commencing October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2029 (three one-year renewal terms).

The place of performance is the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services at 1201 Reisterstown Road, Building F in Baltimore, Maryland. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor providing the most advantageous offer based on conformance with scope of work and price. Vendors must submit unit pricing and extended pricing for each of the three annual subscription terms through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days following the proposal due date. The State reserves the right to purchase more or less than specified quantities based on available funding. One-time pricing items are billable within 30 days of acceptance; annual pricing items are billed on the contract anniversary date.