FC0003477 – MD FiRST – Vertiv Liebert GXT5 UPS and External Battery Cabinets

Solicitation FC0003477 is a fixed-price procurement issued by the Maryland Department of Information Technology for the MD FiRST Warehouse located in Timonium, Maryland. The scope of work involves the purchase of new and unused hardware, specifically ten Vertiv Liebert GXT5 Lithium-Ion Online UPS 10kVA/10kW units and ten corresponding Vertiv Liebert External Battery Cabinets. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement, meaning the award is limited to certified small business vendors who meet the statutory requirements of the State Finance and Procurement Article and are certified by the GOSBA Small Business Reserve Program. Additionally, eligibility is strictly limited to Master Contractors previously awarded a contract under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 agreement 060B2490022. Proposals must be submitted via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system by November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Evaluation is based primarily on price, and the award will be granted to a responsive and responsible Master Contractor providing the most advantageous offer. Bidders are required to provide estimated ship dates and lead times for all items, and pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days following the due date. Invoicing is handled electronically, with one-time pricing billed within 30 days of acceptance. The Department maintains the right to adjust quantities based on available funding, and contractors are prohibited from charging restocking fees for damaged or incorrect shipments.