Quest Desktop Authority Professional Maintenance Renewal

Agency: State Government of Maryland
State: Maryland
Type of Government: State & Local
NAICS Category:
  • 541519 - Other Computer Related Services
Posted Date: May 5, 2026
Due Date: May 7, 2026
Solicitation No: BPM056367
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ID: BPM056367
Title: Quest Desktop Authority Professional Maintenance Renewal
Status: Open
Due / Close Date: 5/7/2026
Publish Date: 5/5/2026 10:05:26 AM
Main Category: Network monitoring software
Solicitation Type: PORFP
Issuing Agency: Department of Housing & Community Development

Solicitation Summary
Title
Quest Desktop Authority Professional Maintenance Renewal
ID
BPM056367
Alternate ID
Lot #
1
Round #
2
Status
Open
Due / Close Date (EST)
May 7 2026 12:00PM
Solicitation Type
PORFP
Main Category
Software maintenance and support
Issuing Agency
Department of Housing & Community Development
Procurement Officer / Buyer
Amanda SADLER
Email
amanda.sadler@maryland.gov
Solicitation Summary

Project Title: Quest Desktop Authority Professional Maintenance Renewal Project ID: BPM056367 Designation: Small Business Reserve (SBR) Only

Summary: The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is issuing this Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) to solicit quotes for the renewal of existing Quest Desktop Authority Professional software maintenance and support.

This procurement is being conducted as a Secondary Competition limited to Master Contractors who hold an active contract under the Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012) Master Contract (060B2490021) . Only authorized Quest Software resellers currently listed under this Master Contract are eligible to participate.

Scope of Work: The selected Contractor shall provide annual software maintenance and support for 500 seats of Quest Desktop Authority Professional (Manufacturer Part #: ACN-PAK-PS-SRP). This renewal is for maintenance and support only; it does not include new licenses, installation, training, or professional services.

Key Dates & Information:

Note: All proposals must be submitted electronically via eMMA. Please refer to the attached PORFP document for full specifications, minimum qualifications, and submission instructions.

Additional Instructions

Amendment #1

PORFP #: BPM056367

Title: Quest Desktop Authority Professional Maintenance Renewal

Date of Amendment: May 5, 2026

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is issuing this amendment to extend the Proposal Due Date for PORFP #BPM056367. The revised deadline for proposal submission is now May 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET . This extension is granted to ensure maximum competition and to allow Master Contractors additional time to coordinate with the manufacturer for competitive pricing.

All proposals must be submitted electronically through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system. Please note that proposals received after the revised due date and time will not be accepted. Only Master Contractors holding an active contract under the Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012) Master Contract (060B2490021) are eligible to participate.

Master Contractors are reminded that their proposal must include a screenshot of the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Additionally, the State reserves the right to request a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from Quest Software at any time to verify reseller authorization. If a Master Contractor elects not to submit a proposal, a completed “No Proposal” form must be submitted by the revised due date. All other terms, conditions, and specifications of the original PORFP remain unchanged.

Project Cost Class
Pre-Bid Conference Information
Pre-Bid Conference Date (EST)
Pre-Bid Conference Details
Small Business Reserve Designation
Yes

Procurement Program Participation Goals

VSBE Participation (%)
MBE Participation (%)
African American MBE Participation (%)
Asian American MBE Participation (%)
Hispanic American MBE Participation (%)
Women-Owned MBE Participation (%)
DBE Participation (%)
SBE Participation (%)
Socio Economic Participation Criteria
Procurement Officer / Buyer
Amanda SADLER
Alternate Link
Attachments
Selected
Title Type Att. Last Modified on UTC-4 Creation Date UTC-4 Validity End Date
BPM056367 - Quest - Desktop Authority - PORFP Specification Document (Approved) 4/8/2026 10:24:20 AM
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