Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Datadog Subscription IFB BPM058273 (2026)
Maryland Health Benefit Exchange | State of MarylandState · Baltimore, MD- Due
- Sep 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Tracey D. Gamble
- (410) 547-8152
The 30-second brief
The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange is seeking competitive sealed bids for a 12-month Datadog software subscription and Standard GovCloud Support under solicitation number BPM058273. The scope includes full-stack infrastructure monitoring for 45 hosts, application performance monitoring (APM) for 15 hosts, log events with 30-day retention (300 million events), log ingestion (720 GB), real user monitoring (RUM) core session tracking (60K), RUM detailed investigation (60K), session replay (20K), and a 15% drawdown flexible spend bucket. The contract period runs from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2027. Bids are due by September 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST and must be submitted via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). A virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Bidders must be authorized to resell Datadog and submit a manufacturer letter of authorization.
Infra Host (Pro Plus) - FedRAMP (INFRA-HOST-PROPLUS-FED*, Qty 45), APM Enterprise - FedRAMP (APM-ENTERPRISE-FED*, Qty 15), Log Events (30 Day Retention) - FedRAMP (LOG-EVENTS-30D-FED*, Qty 300M), Log Ingestion - FedRAMP (LOG-INGEST-FED*, Qty 720GB), RUM Measure - FedRAMP (RUM-MEASURE-FED*, Qty 60K), RUM Investigate - FedRAMP (RUM-INVESTIGATE-FED*, Qty 60K), Session Replay - FedRAMP (SESSION-REPLAY-FED*, Qty 20K), Drawdown Flexible Spend Bucket (15% of annual platform costs)
Lowest Total Bid Price
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Summary
The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange is seeking competitive sealed bids for a 12-month Datadog software subscription and Standard GovCloud Support under solicitation number BPM058273.
The scope includes full-stack infrastructure monitoring for 45 hosts, application performance monitoring (APM) for 15 hosts, log events with 30-day retention (300 million events), log ingestion (720 GB), real user monitoring (RUM) core session tracking (60K), RUM detailed investigation (60K), session replay (20K), and a 15% drawdown flexible spend bucket. The contract period runs from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2027. Bids are due by September 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST and must be submitted via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). A virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Bidders must be authorized to resell Datadog and submit a manufacturer letter of authorization.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest Total Bid Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Infra Host (Pro Plus) - FedRAMP (INFRA-HOST-PROPLUS-FED*, Qty 45), APM Enterprise - FedRAMP (APM-ENTERPRISE-FED*, Qty 15), Log Events (30 Day Retention) - FedRAMP (LOG-EVENTS-30D-FED*, Qty 300M), Log Ingestion - FedRAMP (LOG-INGEST-FED*, Qty 720GB), RUM Measure - FedRAMP (RUM-MEASURE-FED*, Qty 60K), RUM Investigate - FedRAMP (RUM-INVESTIGATE-FED*, Qty 60K), Session Replay - FedRAMP (SESSION-REPLAY-FED*, Qty 20K), Drawdown Flexible Spend Bucket (15% of annual platform costs)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Attachment B - Bid/Proposal Affidavit
- Attachment D - Bid Price Form
- Attachment E - Federal Funds Attachment
- Letter of Authorization from manufacturer
- Submit to
- https://procurement.maryland.gov/emma-qrgs/
- 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 September 14, 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: https://procurement.maryland.gov/emma-qrgs/. 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: Infra Host (Pro Plus) - FedRAMP (INFRA-HOST-PROPLUS-FED*, Qty 45), APM Enterprise - FedRAMP (APM-ENTERPRISE-FED*, Qty 15), Log Events (30 Day Retention) - FedRAMP (LOG-EVENTS-30D-FED*, Qty 300M), Log Ingestion - FedRAMP (LOG-INGEST-FED*, Qty 720GB), RUM Measure - FedRAMP (RUM-MEASURE-FED*, Qty 60K),. 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.
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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: Attachment B - Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Attachment D - Bid Price Form, Attachment E - Federal Funds Attachment, Letter of Authorization from manufacturer. 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.