Abnormal License Increase

Solicitation FC0003819 is a fixed-price Purchase Order Request for Proposal issued by the Maryland Department of Information Technology to increase license capacity for the Abnormal platform, specifically for Inbound Email Security, Core Account Takeover Protection, and AISM Security Mailboxes. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement, meaning award is limited to certified small business vendors. Eligibility is further restricted to Master Contractors currently awarded under the Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012) contract 060B2490021. To be considered, bidders must submit a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer, a screenshot of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, and ensure all proposed software is new, unused, and virus-free. The period of performance for these licenses is coterminous with the current contract, ending on October 16, 2027. Proposals must be submitted via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system by October 30, 2026, with pricing remaining valid for 90 days. Award will be based on the most advantageous offer, considering both price and evaluation factors. The contract requires compliance with COMAR 21.05.13.06 and includes a Data Use Agreement for SaaS products. Invoicing is handled via email, with one-time pricing billed within 30 days of acceptance and annual pricing billed on the anniversary of the contract start.