Cohesity Premium (24X7) Maintenance and Support *SBR Only*

The contract involves providing Cohesity Premium (24x7) Maintenance and Support for the C5036 systems at the Maryland Comptroller’s Tierpoint and Recovery Point data centers, under a Small Business Reserve procurement limited to certified small business vendors holding a Master Contract under the Maryland 2012 Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services agreement. The scope, detailed in Exhibit A, covers support modules, backup and recovery subscriptions, file and object services, and replication or retention services, measured per terabyte of usable storage, supporting both on-premises and cloud workloads. The procurement emphasizes that all equipment must be new and unused, with pricing valid for at least 90 days after the bid due date, and requires bidders to be authorized resellers. Responses are to be submitted via password-protected email by October 6, 2025, with questions due by October 1, 2025, and all proposals must conform to the instructions outlined, including providing MSRP screenshots and estimated shipping lead times. The solicitation is governed by the Maryland Hardware Master Contract 060B2490022 and applicable COMAR regulations, with no explicit FAR clauses listed but incorporating standard procurement provisions from the referenced master contract. Evaluation will primarily consider price and conformance to bid specifications, with the award going to the most advantageous offer based on these criteria. The contract stipulates that invoices must meet specific Maryland regulatory requirements, including detailed content and submission via email to the designated invoice address. Delivery performance is scheduled from December 21, 2025, to December 20, 2026, at the specified locations, with the contractor responsible for providing accurate lead times and ensuring all hardware is new. The procurement is restricted to certified small businesses, with no MBE participation goal, and requires compliance with the Small Business Reserve program. No specific packaging, marking, or inspection procedures are detailed beyond standard Maryland procurement regulations, and the contract emphasizes that all equipment must be shipped in a timely manner with no mention of MIL-STD standards or special labeling requirements.