UniTrends Backup Appliances Support

This is a state contract opportunity issued by the Workers' Compensation Commission of the State of Maryland for the renewal of support on two Unitrends Recovery-8060s backup appliances, which serve as the primary recovery backup platform for the agency. The scope of work includes manufacturer's extended warranty for the appliances, and the contract term is for one year from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The appliances are used to back up disparate sources including Windows servers, Linux servers, SQL and Oracle databases, virtual machine images, NAS shares, and cloud-based assets. The procurement is limited to Master Contractors under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012, 060B2490022 contract, and the proposal is due on May 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM.

This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement, and the award will be limited to certified small business vendors. There is no MBE goal stated for this procurement. Pricing must be provided on a per-year basis, and the Master Contractor must be an authorized reseller for Unitrends. Bidders must submit a screenshot of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with their bid, and the state reserves the right to request a Letter of Authorization from the Manufacturer or Distributor. The contract value or budget range is not specified in the provided information.