SW-PORFP (SBR) Cohesity Licenses

This contract pertains to the procurement of Cohesity software licenses and related services for the Maryland Department of Health, specifically under the Maryland Office of Procurement and Support Services. The solicitation, identified as SW-PORFP (SBR) Cohesity Licenses, was posted on June 25, 2025, with proposals due by July 3, 2025. The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement under a Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software Master Contract, with a total estimated value ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. It is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, meaning only certified small businesses meeting specific statutory criteria and registered with the GOSBA Small Business Reserve Program are eligible to bid and be awarded the contract. The scope includes providing Cohesity subscription licenses, specifically solutions for data protection and platform standard editions, with a service duration of 12 months starting from April 18, 2025, through April 17, 2026. The contract also encompasses installation, training, and warranty services, although detailed deliverables for these services are not specified. The procurement emphasizes conformance to specifications, lowest bid, and submission of manufacturer’s suggested retail prices as evaluation criteria. Bidders must be authorized resellers, provide lead times, and ensure the proposed software is unused and virus-free. The contract stipulates that the vendor may supply more or less than the specified quantities depending on funding, and all bids must be submitted electronically via the state's eProcurement system by the deadline. Payment procedures require proper invoicing with detailed information, and the contract includes specific provisions regarding licensing, security, and compliance with applicable regulations.