Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Akamai Subscription Renewal IFB - BPM055838 (2026)
Maryland Health Benefit Exchange | State of MarylandState · Baltimore, MD- Due
- Apr 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 6, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Tracey D. Gamble
- (410) 547-8152
The 30-second brief
The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange is seeking an authorized reseller to provide an annual Akamai subscription renewal and security offerings, including App & API Protector with Advanced Security Management, Protect & Perform SOA with Plus, Edge DNS, mPulse, and Cloud Monitor. Services run for a 12-month period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, under solicitation number BPM055838. Bidders must be authorized Akamai resellers and provide minimum qualification documentation along with their bid. The submission deadline is April 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). Contract award will be based on the lowest total bid price for firm fixed pricing.
App & API Protector with Advanced Security Management, Protect & Perform SOA with Plus, Edge DNS, MPulse, Cloud Monitor
Lowest Total Bid Price
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Summary
The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange is seeking an authorized reseller to provide an annual Akamai subscription renewal and security offerings, including App & API Protector with Advanced Security Management, Protect & Perform SOA with Plus, Edge DNS, mPulse, and Cloud Monitor.
Services run for a 12-month period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, under solicitation number BPM055838. Bidders must be authorized Akamai resellers and provide minimum qualification documentation along with their bid. The submission deadline is April 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). Contract award will be based on the lowest total bid price for firm fixed pricing.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest Total Bid Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- App & API Protector with Advanced Security Management
- Protect & Perform SOA with Plus
- Edge DNS
- MPulse
- Cloud Monitor
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Bid
- Akamai Subscription Renewal # BPM055838
- Bid
- Akamai Subscription Renewal # BPM055838 PIA
- Letter of authorization from manufacturer
- Transmittal Letter
- Attachment B - Bid/Proposal Affidavit
- Attachment E - Federal Funds Attachment
- Including E-1 and E-2
- Attachment D - Bid Price Form
- Submit to
- via eMMA
- Scope location
- Baltimore, MD
- Reported agency
- Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Maryland Health Benefit Exchange | State of Maryland?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 16, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: via eMMA. For questions, contact Tracey D. Gamble.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Maryland Health Benefit Exchange | State of Maryland in MD, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Tracey D. Gamble at (410) 547-8152. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: App & API Protector with Advanced Security Management, Protect & Perform SOA with Plus, Edge DNS, MPulse, Cloud Monitor. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest Total Bid Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Maryland Health Benefit Exchange | State of Maryland?
All active and historical solicitations from Maryland Health Benefit Exchange | State of Maryland are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Maryland Health Benefit Exchange | State of Maryland regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid, Akamai Subscription Renewal # BPM055838, Bid, Akamai Subscription Renewal # BPM055838 PIA, Letter of authorization from manufacturer, Transmittal Letter, Attachment B - Bid/Proposal Affidavit, At. Review the full document from Maryland Health Benefit Exchange | State of Maryland for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Baltimore, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.