VMware Support Renewal

The State of Maryland, through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), is conducting a secondary competition Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) for the renewal of VMware software maintenance and support services. The procurement is limited to current Master Contractors under the state's existing Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012), 060B2490021 contract. The required services include VMware Live Recovery Protected Capacity, VMware Live Recovery-Global-Term Subscription, and VMware Cloud Foundation 5 - 1-Year Prepaid Commit. Proposals are due by April 8, 2024, at 12:00 PM. The evaluation criteria focus on cost, with MSDE eligible for academic pricing, and the agency will recommend award to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor providing the most advantageous offer based on price.

This PORFP is designated as a Small Business Reserve, so only certified small businesses in Maryland are eligible for award. The contract opportunity is limited to current Master Contractors under the COTS 2012 contract, 060B2490021, and interested contractors must submit a Letter of Authorization (LOA) with their bid to be considered. The amendment documents do not provide any information on incumbent vendors, award values, or budget ranges for this procurement.