32-27-0010 Panasonic Toughbooks FZ-56 and Accessories (75)

SBR ONLYMSP is purchasing the Panasonic FZ56 MDC to replace the factory non-supported older generation CF Series Panasonic computers.
Category: Notebook computers
Additional Instructions: LIMITED TO MASTER CONTRACTORSOnly Master Contractors that are awarded a contract under the Desktop, Laptop, and Tablet 2015 Master Contract, 060B5400007, are eligible to submit a bid in response to this secondary competition Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP). A current Master Contractor under the named contract may submit an LOA with their bid to be considered for the award. This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement for which the award will be limited to certified small business vendors. Only businesses that meet the statutory requirements set forth in State Finance and Procurement Article, §§14-501—14-505, Annotated Code of Maryland, and that are certified by GOSBA Small Business Reserve Program are eligible for the award of a contract.Information on eligibility for the SBR program is available on the following website:https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/Pages/sbr-program.aspxInformation on the SBR Vendor Registration processes is available on the following website: https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/Pages/SBR-Registration.aspxBID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONSPurchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) responses will only be accepted through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system.Instructions on how to submit proposals electronically can be found at https://mdprocurement.freshdesk.com/support/solutions under Vendor Instruction.Questions Due (Closing) Date and Time: 09/11/26 at 1:00 PM EDTQuestions must be submitted in writing with the subject line, “Question for PORFP # W00P7600679,” and be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Agency Point of Contact listed in Section 2 no later than the date and time specified.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS  The Department reserves the right to purchase more or less than the specified quantity to the extent limited by funding. Charges that are multiple years shall be provided at a per-year price.  Purchase new and unused equipment.  The Master Contractor shall not impose a restocking fee if an item is returned due to damage or incorrect product shipped.  The Master Contractor must provide the estimated ship date/lead time for each item listed in the PORFP.  Please allow for pricing provided in response to this PORFP to be valid for at least 90 days after the set due date above.  The Master Contractor must be an authorized reseller for the Manufacturer named in Section 1. The state reserves the right to request a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the Manufacturer or Distributor.  The Master Contractor must include a screenshot of the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with the bid.  Bids must be received by the due date and time listed in the solicitation. Bids that are not received by the due date and time will not be accepted.  If applicable, the Master Contractor must provide a Mercury Affidavit: https://doit.maryland.gov/contracts/Documents/DesktopLaptop2015/mercury_affidavit.pdf.  A “No Bid” form must be completed and submitted by the bid due date and time if your firm elects not to bid.