Veeam. COTS. OAG

The Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a comprehensive backup solution through a state and local contract opportunity with the solicitation ID 6852c953b87102356709c248. The procurement focuses on acquiring a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Veeam backup solution that provides robust data protection and storage capabilities. Specifically, the contract requires a solution that includes cloud storage for local files, virtual server images, and physical servers, with a critical emphasis on immutable backup functionality for ransomware protection. The contract was posted on June 10, 2025, with proposals due by June 24, 2025, providing potential vendors approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their responses. The key deliverables include a comprehensive backup infrastructure that ensures data integrity, redundancy, and protection against potential cyber threats, particularly ransomware attacks. Vendors must demonstrate technical proficiency in cloud storage, server virtualization, and advanced backup technologies that meet the state's stringent security requirements.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, Maryland state contracts typically encourage participation from small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement appears to be structured as a statewide contract that could potentially be leveraged by multiple state agencies beyond the Office of the Attorney General. The technology solution must be capable of integrating with existing state infrastructure and provide scalable, enterprise-grade backup capabilities. Though no specific budget range is mentioned, enterprise-level backup solutions for state government typically range from $100,000 to $500,000, depending on the scale and complexity of the implementation. Vendors should be prepared to provide detailed technical specifications, pricing models, implementation timelines, and ongoing support commitments as part of their proposal. The successful vendor will need to demonstrate not only technical capabilities but also a comprehensive understanding of state government data protection requirements.