FC0003827, Claude Enterprise Licenses

Solicitation FC0003827 is a Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) issued by the State of Maryland for the procurement of Claude Enterprise licenses and associated support services for public sector and education usage. This opportunity is limited to Master Contractors already awarded a contract under the Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012) agreement 060B2490021. The scope of work requires the provision of new, unused, and virus-free software from an authorized reseller of Anthropic, PBC, specifically including five pre-paid blocks of pooled usage for a 12-month term upon purchase order issuance. Bids must be submitted via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system by November 17, 2026, with a deadline for questions set for November 13, 2026. Proposals must include a screenshot of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), estimated lead times, and all applicable licensing agreements, such as EULAs and Acceptable Use Policies. As a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) procurement, the contract is subject to the Data Use Agreement specified in Attachment Y. Awards will be based on the most advantageous offer, evaluating the contractor's ability to provide software and support, their authorization status with the manufacturer, and warranty or maintenance features. Invoicing is structured for one-time pricing within 30 days of acceptance or annually for recurring costs.