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Sole-source AWS cloud contract questioned at BPW

A proposed sole-source direct contract with AWS for state cloud services faces opposition, with commenters arguing the State can retain cryptographic key control while using AWS Partner Central and a reseller. The testimony challenges both the technical and pricing justifications for bypassing competitive procurement.

Status
PENDING
Document date
July 22, 2026
Contract type
TECHNOLOGY
Vendor
AWS
Agency
Comptroller of Maryland|Office of the Comptroller · MD

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Contract type
TECHNOLOGY
Document type
AgendaPacket
Source document
Maryland Board of Public Works Public Comments 2026-07-22

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Who was awarded the technology contract by Comptroller of Maryland|Office of the Comptroller?

AWS was awarded this technology contract by Comptroller of Maryland|Office of the Comptroller, as recorded on July 22, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Technology contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Maryland Board of Public Works Public Comments 2026-07-22 (AgendaPacket), dated July 22, 2026 from Comptroller of Maryland|Office of the Comptroller. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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